Is this a genuine USGI Shane 1944 case?

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Is it genuine USGI and what is it worth? Hopefully these 17 pictures are enough for an expert here to answer me. If more pictures are needed please ask.

























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[6 Ring]

Look close at the leather. Does it look really, really old or like it was made yesterday?

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Old? I think…

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[TW56]

Have they made reproduction Carbine cases with steel zippers?

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Originally Posted by TW56

Have they made reproduction Carbine cases with steel zippers?

I have no idea. I know nothing other than they do make or did make reproduction cases.

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[TSimonetti]

It looks genuine to me. As for value, the high end ones seem to be in the $160 range. I have seen them for $100-$120 quite often. I wouldn't part with one for much less than $100 right now especially one in such good shape as yours. I did find a nice one at a gun show about 2-3 years ago for $60, but that was 2-3 years ago.

[carbinekid]

That case is genuine. I would say that one is in the $100-135 range as in the pictures I see damage to the leather tabs and soiled areas on the canvas.

[Calif-Steve]

Bud Evers in California used to make cases out of old US Army truck tarps. Looked absolutely correct in all regards.

[GuapoPogi]

Sold it to a friend here on the forum for $90.

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