U.S. WWII M3 Scabbard for Long M1 Garand Bayonet Lewis Gun Escadrille I became the 1ère

Escadrille I became the 1ère Escadrille de Chasse

The overall length of the MAS 36/39 Paratrooper Rifle was then shortened for easy maneuverability and the bayonet was adopted in a 15" overall length

at the backplate of receiver

which was when its overheating barrel needed to be changed

Original Item: Not a reproduction

U.S. WWII M3 Scabbard for Long M1 Garand Bayonet Lewis Gun Escadrille I became the 1èreNew Made Item: This is simply the closest possible scabbard we could manufacture based on an original. Complete with U. S. marking, flaming bomb marking, and hook attachment for standard issue U. S. GI Belt. Designed for use with our reproduction 16 Inch M1 BAYONET, but is compatible with an original M1 Bayonet (some slight fitting might be required). Scabbard Only, Bayonet sold separately.