Looking for information on Rock Island Rifle Scabbard

[damngato]

Hey guys. Just found this in my dad's garage. I did some research on it but was unable to find what the " 15 C 95" on the back means. The other side says "Rock Island Armory 1905" I saw someone said something about what cavalry, troop, and trooper # it was but I wasn't sure. Any ideas would help. My wife wants it out of the house so it will probably be on eBay, ideas on what to start it at? Thanks guys

[Jeff L]

Accordng to my copy of Brophy's it's a model 1904 rifle scabbard for the '03 (the Krag scabbards would work for the '03s). Yours is in pretty rough shape, but heck it's almost 100yrs old. I did search for them in sold items, 2 went for a little over $100, one in nicer shape went for $150. Maybe start it at $25. I wouldn't try to clean in before you list it, most militaria guys like "the old patina".

[damngato]

Thanks Jeff, I appreciate it

[Go Navy]

Some critter has been chewing on that great historic item.

[damngato]

Yea, I think it was that way when my dad got it but at least it won't get any worse now :-/