Short Griswold Bag

[37thguy]

I am familiar with the Griswold "Padded Jump Cases" used in WW2 for paratroopers and later, the M14s, but, was there any such padded bag/case made that was like those but in OD Green, like the Nam era ones? Ive seen full length in OD but never short like the WW2 ones.

 

I'd like to find one that's around 24"-30" long, zippered, O.D., for a shorty AR15 I have. Were they ever made for something like the Thompson SMGs?

 

Does anyone make repros of these bags in OD w/ zippers? Perhaps I could see if theyd make me a shorter version.

 

Thanks guys

 

-Mark

 

 

[SKIPH]

The M1950 weapons cases used with M1s, M14s, and M16s. Have an adjustment strap that will shorten the length of the container. I know guys who used to break their M16s down into two pieces to shorten the length when they jumped. That should fit the bill for a "shorty" AR-15. SKIP

[37thguy]

Maybe I'll buy one and have it cut to length. I have a 607 thats about 28". Want a period bag.

 

M1950, Thanks SKIPH, I'll look that up.

[sactroop]

Customizing an M1950 might be more work than you first suspect. Besides the material being heavy and hard to work with the zipper is another consideration. Part of the beauty of being able to fold them to length.

The rubberized spare barrel bag for the M60 machine gun may prove to be more adaptable for your purpose it's about 31 inches long.

[37thguy]

Thanks!

[sactroop]

I can only say that an AR-180 with the stock folded would fit the M-60 spare barrel bag. I did a quick search and they are out there, but they are also starting to show their age. Another possible choice is the M249 spare barrel bag. they are newer and the prices look to be better at this point. Happy hunting.

[37thguy]

Thanks again. Searching now

[doyler]

AK under folders fit nice in the barrel bags.I have a couple bags some place.

 

ALSO have a late WW2 dit.rk olive Griswold bad new in the box.I posted a photo here once but cant find I

[37thguy]

Not sure what those look like. What would I call it for a google search?

I like these but would like to find new. They are about 38" inside

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-GENUINE-PARACHUTIST-WEAPON-CASE-FULLY-FUNCTIONAL-AND-IN-MINT-COND-AIRBORNE-/141475426511

[37thguy]

so whats this called? It looks about like what I had in mind:

 

[sactroop]

These guys have some in stock now. I've bought one in the past from them and it was serviceable.

http://whatacountry.com/adjustable-usgi-rifle-case.aspx

 

[37thguy]

Thanks but the more I look at the one in the pic I posted, I like it better.

 

Any idea on what its called or its NSN, etc?

[doyler]

Your picture looks like the WW2 bag...Griswold 2nd pattern to me

[37thguy]

Thats what I want. Does everything I want, but wonder if the came in the OD green too?

[sactroop]

Try this, 8465-00-261-4995 (??)

[37thguy]

that # brings up either a .30 or .50 tri pod

[robinb]

My spare WW2 OD Griswold bag is 34" long. There is also a modified one that's a little longer than that at 39.

[37thguy]

Spare?! As in..........For Sale spare?

[robinb]

Yep.

[37thguy]

email sent

[doyler]

I recall the part number on these 2nd pattern being 43G23402 and Army Air Corps specific.This was an earlier number.They were called

Holster, Assembly, Parachutist’s Rifle.

 

The 84xx series part number/stock was a second patern of the second model

[sactroop]

Actually that document for the tripod brought up in a search for the number does confirm the part number. From the actual document: [Ÿ Modified 1950 jump bag (NSN 8465‑00‑261‑4995).].

 

It does appear from other documents in the same search that the NSN number has been cancelled for sometime now.

[37thguy]

My bad, thanks

[doyler]

For refferance.My late war boxed/unissued case.Stock numbers on box.The case is dark OD.Like a later war period canteen case.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[doyler]

Im guessing by the wording(RIFLE CARBINE SUBMACHINEGUN) you could also carry the M1a1 folding stock carbine in this as well and intended for a all purpose carring case.