U.S WW2 WATERPROOF RIFLE OR CARBINE COVER ORIGINAL APRIL 3 1944

These were used on D-day and other amphibious operations to keep water and sand out of the troops' weapons during landings.

This bag will fit M1 Garands, M-1 Carbines, Springfields, B.A.R.s, and possibly.30 cal MG's.

These are stamped April 3, 1944, just before D-Day.

So made for D-Day invasion but were unissued. 

A great original piece of WWII history 

Cover. waterproof, Rifle

Spec. P.O.D. NO. 377A

Stock No.74-C-310-41

Order dated April 3, 1944,

Philadelphia Q.M. Depot

Purch. Order 9040