Original U.S. WWII M1 Carbine Rifle Canvas Carry Case by M.D. Mfg. Co. - Dated 1944 Replica Non-Firing Machine Guns In the field Balloon companies

In the field Balloon companies were allotted to the ground units they supported as needed

The company made a lot of smaller "pocket" revolvers

LONDON BRIDGE

and this rifle does not appear to have seen much use at all

leaving behind a wife and baby

Original U.S. WWII M1 Carbine Rifle Canvas Carry Case by M.D. Mfg. Co. - Dated 1944 Replica Non-Firing Machine Guns In the field Balloon companiesOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a good service worn condition example of a WWII Issue Carry Case for the M1 Carbine, officially known as the "United States Carbine, Caliber . 30, M1." This case was intended for transporting the rifle easily when in non combat areas, keeping it free from dirt and wear. This example is marked under the top flap: M. D. MFG. CO. 1944, and is made of OD Green #7 Canvas, which has just a bit of storage wear as