Can anyone help me identify this M1 Garand Leather WWII Scabbard?

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06-20-2012, 02:34 PM
8kidz

Can anyone help me identify this M1 Garand Leather WWII Scabbard?

I recently acquired this with an M1 Garand that came from a Military family. I don't know anything about it and cannot find any info on it. It has US stamped along with some number and various letters. There is something of significance stamped under the metal bolt thing. It look like WHM or WHD and some numbers, really hard to make out the rest. Any input would be much appreciated.

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06-20-2012, 07:37 PM
Bill Hollinger

I believe that to be a converted M1903 scabbard. The maker's name would be about where the metal op-rod sleeve is.
06-21-2012, 03:17 PM
browningautorifle

That makes sence. The inspector's initials are very early.
06-21-2012, 06:52 PM
Tom Doniphon

WTG was a Rock Island Arsenal leather inspector. I have to dig out my info to get his full name.
06-21-2012, 09:08 PM
browningautorifle

Is it Walter T Groton?
06-22-2012, 01:53 AM
Tom Doniphon

I think it's W.T. Goodrich. He was an RIA leather shop employee, and I've seen the WTG mark on other RIA leather made articles.

Who was Walter T. Groton?
06-22-2012, 10:04 AM
browningautorifle

WTG Walter T. Groton Maj., USA Colt M1911 and M1911A1 .45 Pistols 1924-1926, 1928. It was a bit of a reach on my part, but I know some of these guys got around.