Scabbard

This scabbard carried a rifle that attached to a saddle for easy reach. Stains are likely from rubbing against the animal carrying it. Travel by horse or mule back was almost always dusty. In order to keep a firearm working it was important to keep it as clean as possible in this portable case.
Leather, metal. L 84, W 17, T 5 cm
Death Valley National Park, DEVA 20627