Griswold Bag

The Griswold bag, known originally as the “Container, Individual Aerial Delivery Rifle,” was adopted in the late Spring of 1942. According to the story, it was designed by George A. Griswold of the 501st PIR. It securely held a disassembled M-1 rifle, and attached to the parachute harness with a snap hook. It was worn diagonally across the chest, and tucked under the reserve parachute. The container was closed with a steel rod, which instantly opened the container like the ripcord on a parachute pack. The rifle barrel was further protected with an additional thick horsehair muzzle cover - invariably missing from most surviving bags.  This container was standard issue on all airborne operations through Normandy. These were later modified with extensions to hold sub-machine guns and fully assembled rifles. 

Griswold bag itself coming soon!

The  steel ripcord rod is constructed from the same material as ripcord pins - a high grade, high carbon spring steel which tends to flex rather than take a permanent bend.  (Yes, if you intentionally try to bend it you will succeed, but it's not made from malleable coat hangers). Missing from practically every Griswold.

 Also included is the rare horsehair muzzle cover. This custom material is entirely unique to us - you won't find it anywhere else (except originals). Unlike the cheap gray felt or the tan  cocunut padding often sold online, this actually looks correct!  Stitched with heavy NOS cotton cord - indistinguishable from originals. 


Griswold bag: $ (Coming soon)
Horsehair Muzzle Cover:  $8.95
Griswold Ripcord Rod: $9.95