Description
Looking through this grouping feels like taking a step back in time into the Pacific Theatre during World War Two
On 26 March
all hob nails are present as are the steel toe picks plates
(center illustration) See "History of the German Steel Helmet 1916-1945" by Ludwig Baer page 29 bottom illustration
When worn for ceremonial purposes
Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .32-20 Rifle with Octagonal Barrel - Manufactured in 1888 Nepalese Cache Extras Looking through this grouping feelsOriginal Item: Only One Available. "The gun that won the west!" This fine rifle is in . 32 20 caliber (. 32 WCF) with a classic 24 inch octagonal barrel and full length magazine tube. Features the classic front sight and "semi buckhorn" style rear sight. Serial number 278337B denotes year of manufacture as 1888. The engraving on top of the barrel is somewhat worn: WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN, CONN. U. S. A. KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH