1888 5 Apr. 2/1 An empty rifle scabbard was on the saddle, but the gun could not be found.
1922 21 July 5/6 (advt.) Rifle scabbard $1.50. Slightly used U.S. Army leather gun Scabbards.
2001 W. Weaver (2003) vii. 102 Two of them [sc. four-wheelers]..were driven by larger guys; plastic rifle scabbards jutted from the rear.