{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-m1-carbine-rifle-canvas-carry-case-by-atlas-awning-dated-1944","title":"Original U.S. WWII M1 Carbine Rifle Canvas Carry Case by Atlas Awning - Dated 1944","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is marked under the top flap: \u003cstrong\u003eATLAS AWNING \/ 1944\u003c\/strong\u003e, and is made of OD Green #7 Canvas, which has faded heavily into more of a tan as well as service wear with a few popped stitches. The case is overall very good, with an intact shoulder strap, working but worn zipper, and no major rips or tears in the fabric. The leather tab at the end of the zipper is intact but worn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady to display along with your WWII Issue M1 Carbine!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eM1 Carbine\u003cbr\u003eThe M1 carbine (formally the United States Carbine, Caliber .30, M1) is a lightweight semi-automatic carbine that was a standard firearm for the U.S. military during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. The M1 carbine was produced in several variants and was widely used by paramilitary and police forces around the world, and also became a popular civilian firearm after World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M2 carbine is the selective-fire version of the M1 carbine, capable of firing in both semi-automatic and fully-automatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M3 carbine was an M2 carbine with an active infrared scope system. Despite having a similar name and physical outward appearance, the M1 carbine is not a carbine version of the M1 Garand rifle. On July 1, 1925, the U.S. Army began using the current naming convention where the \"M\" is the designation for \"Model\" and the number represents the sequential development of equipment and weapons. Therefore, the \"M1 carbine\" was the first carbine developed under this system. The \"M2 carbine\" was the second carbine developed under the system, etc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44680289288261,"sku":"ONJR24RECT080","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR24RECT080__01.jpg?v=1772221292","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwii-m1-carbine-rifle-canvas-carry-case-by-atlas-awning-dated-1944","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}