U.S. M3 Scabbard for Long M1 Garand Bayonet: Standard Grade British Antique Guns Width: 8 1/4 inches

Width: 8 1/4 inches

So these Guns were really there and can tell a tale or two

Fortunately this did not materialize and hence these few examples survived WW2

A half waist belt in back and two shoulder straps supported the pack on the wearer

U.S. M3 Scabbard for Long M1 Garand Bayonet: Standard Grade British Antique Guns Width: 8 1/4 inchesNew Made Item: Designed to accommodate the 16" Springfield and Garand bayonets issued in WWII the M3 Scabbard was developed by the Beckwith Manufacturing Company and made of Olive Green plastic with a steel top mount marked with "U. S." inside a flaming bomb. The scabbard incorporates a double steel hook for attachment to the standard infantry belt. LONG 16"