Original U.S. WWI M1903 Springfield & M1917 Enfield Rifle Canvas Carry Case by R.H. Long - Dated 1918 Miscellaneous Gun Parts and the lock plate shows

and the lock plate shows on a few specs of oxidation

but inferior to mortars for static trench warfare

Willner due to what appears to be a different name written on the interior of the sweatband

There is some fouling in the grooves

Ever since humankind has learned to batter the body through warfare

Original U.S. WWI M1903 Springfield & M1917 Enfield Rifle Canvas Carry Case by R.H. Long - Dated 1918 Miscellaneous Gun Parts and the lock plate showsOriginal Item: Only One Available. Designed for the U. S. M1903 Springfield rifle, this heavy cotton canvas case with top flap will work well with almost any rifle up to 46" inches in length. This way they were also able to be used with the M1917 "American Enfield" rifle. This high quality canvas case also has a genuine adjustable carry shoulder strap with steel fittings. The case is marked to R. H. LONG, and is dated 12 18 for December 1918. Overall