This is a WW2 leather saddle bucket made for holding the M1 Garrand service rifle to the McClellan saddle, the standard American saddle used by the American cavalry throughout WW1 and WW2. The bucket is in excellent condition and measures 30 inches long with a mouth width of 8 inches. The saddle bucket for the McClellan saddle, the standard American saddle used by the American cavalry in WW1 and WW2 and is in excellent condition. The bucket is made of high quality tan leather and has a two pairs of leather hangers brackets to hold the two adjuster leather suspension straps to the saddle. The bucket has a metal reinforcement to the mouth to protect the bucket from damage by the cocking lever. See page 201 in Doughboy to GI US Army Clothing and Equipment 1900-1945 by Kenneth Lewis. The price of the saddle bucket includes UK delivery. Sn 23344