Original German WWII G43 K43 Leather Ammunition Pouch- Marked with Waffenamt Scabbards & Sheaths The scabbard is definitely "dug

The scabbard is definitely "dug up" looking

so this may be and officer's version that has lost its scales

10 1/4 inches on its own

The liner is correct "high pressure" WWII issue and stamped with a W for the Westinghouse Electric Co Manufactured in Pittsburgh

Original German WWII G43 K43 Leather Ammunition Pouch- Marked with Waffenamt Scabbards & Sheaths The scabbard is definitely "dugOriginal Item. Only One Available. The Gewehr 43 or Karabiner 43 (abbreviated G43, K43, Gew 43, Kar 43) was a 7. 9257mm Mauser caliber semi automatic rifle developed by Germany during World War II. The design was based on that of the earlier G41(W), but incorporated an improved short stroke piston gas system similar to that of the Soviet Tokarev SVT 40. It was manufactured using innovative mass production techniques. The rifle was designed for many