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That was because when they were sold to surplus they were stripped apart and sold separately. The picket pin scabbards weren't worth anything but the bayonet scabbards were and the story was started at that point that this was correct...for the cavalry...or some crap.Quote:
Originally Posted by BEAR
I was fortunate in a member from another forum sold me a correct scabbard for $75 USD...but at least it was correct.
'Brightonknight' - Pretty nice job on the front-sight restore!
Hi browningautorifle,
The school carbine you have looks really sharp and turned out very well. Thanks for the pic and hope that mine will present as well when done.
James
It didn't have the whole front done when I found it, just the front sight and nipped off stock. I had to add the front band and finish everything, including taking down the muzzle to accept the muzzle ring of the bayonet. When I found it I could see the "Possibilities"...Quote:
Originally Posted by Brightonknight
Jim, you and I have very similar tastes in projects haha.Quote:
Originally Posted by browningautorifle
Very nice job. Looks like the Carbine the military should have made!
It would have made a smooth handling general pattern service piece...Quote:
Originally Posted by rcathey