Unmarked canvas carbine case?

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  • drweiler
    Senior Member
    • Aug 2009
    • 330

    #1

    Unmarked canvas carbine case?

    Came across this case, not a stamp on it inside or out, unlined, talon zip. Could this be USGI or otherwise? Thanks, Don

    Last edited by drweiler; 03-10-2013, 08:19.
  • amber
    Senior Member
    • Dec 2010
    • 268

    #2
    It sure looks US GI. The markings could have faded off.

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    • jimb
      Senior Member
      • Jan 2010
      • 375

      #3
      Need more detailed pics, particularly the zipper and leather.

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      • drweiler
        Senior Member
        • Aug 2009
        • 330

        #4
        Originally posted by jimb
        Need more detailed pics, particularly the zipper and leather.
        . Here's the leather and zip. There are just no faded or otherwise stencil/stamps inside or out:

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        • jimb
          Senior Member
          • Jan 2010
          • 375

          #5
          Looks original. Many had aluminum zippers, but some had brass. Leather looks right.

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          • drweiler
            Senior Member
            • Aug 2009
            • 330

            #6
            Thank you gentlemen. Any speculation on why a USGI case has no stencil/markings inside or out? Cheers, Don

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            • jimb
              Senior Member
              • Jan 2010
              • 375

              #7
              Probably washed out. Strong detergent can remove those inks. I've seen it done on mag pouches.

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