TD. Posted March 24, 2018 Report Share Posted March 24, 2018 A friend of mine sent me these pictures of an item he obtained many years ago. He was told it was a leather pouch for a horse mount from the Connecticut State Police. The leather pouch was supposed to hold an L drum for the Thompson submachine gun. I apologize for the poor pictures but careful examination reveals the letter "L" underneath the manufacturers name. Of course, the "L" could be for the left side, not L drum! That said, an L drum fits perfectly inside the pouch and the wear pattern inside makes it appear an L drum was carried in this pouch years ago. This Forum has many knowledgeable people. Has anyone ever heard of the W.H. Company? Or seen a leather pouch like this? All comments appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Fliegenheimer Posted March 24, 2018 Report Share Posted March 24, 2018 http://www.machinegunboards.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=9601 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD. Posted March 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2018 Good memory Arthur. I guess this leather pouch has made the rounds. I do wonder if anyone has heard of the W.H. Company. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Fliegenheimer Posted March 24, 2018 Report Share Posted March 24, 2018 (edited) Might be old time saddlery business Walsh Harness Co., Milwaukee, Wisconsin Edited March 24, 2018 by Arthur Fliegenheimer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoscoeTurner Posted March 24, 2018 Report Share Posted March 24, 2018 Good memory Arthur. I guess this leather pouch has made the rounds. I do wonder if anyone has heard of the W.H. Company. Thanks! Try posting your photos on this forum - http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/ Good number of equipment collectors on that site. Honestly I do not believe this has any thing to do with a Thompson, many military saddle bags of that period from various countries have a rounded bottom shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aut-ord-co Posted March 25, 2018 Report Share Posted March 25, 2018 Well, I guess I told David back in 2008 that I would post a photo from the 1992 All-Thompson Show & Shoot of this pouch that Rich Mason had on his table. So it's only about 10 years late. As I said in the 2008 post, I don't know if the pouch sold back then. My photos from that era were also not the best. I was offered one of these pouches back at the TCA S&S at Tusco around 2013. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 The mystery pouch is a US Cavalry pommel bag. Here is a similar one.http://www.mcpheetersantiquemilitaria.com/04_horse_equip/04_item_038.htm 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 (edited) I've got a positive ID now. It's a pommel pocket for the M1936 Phillips officer's saddle. http://www.americanmilitarysaddle.com/1900.html http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/203532-whats-this-thing-pommel-bag-for-saddle/ Edited March 26, 2018 by Big Al 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalbert Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 Big Al, Great job tracking that down! David Albertdalbert@sturmgewehr.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD. Posted March 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 Big Al, Your my hero! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnshooter Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 Nowhere but here can you find this broad wealth of knowledge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 Big Al, Great job tracking that down! David Albertdalbert@sturmgewehr.com Big Al, Your my hero! Thanks!No problem! Glad to be of service, gents! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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