Produced for military prison service this is a standard snider two band short rifle with 26" barrel which has been smooth bored to fire lead shot as opposed a solid lead slug
Due to the close quarters and explosions so much noise was always occurring that it became essential to find a unique way of warning the troops that a gas attack was under way
Clearly these weapons were not manufactured by Sharps and clearly some of the parts were made in Nepal
Virtually unissued these sets may still have the original Marine's name inside and are ready to display
on cover flap with POUCH
Original Military Issue Flax Cloth Utility Pail DP-28 LMG Produced for military prison serviceOriginal Item: Genuine military surplus, un issued, just stored for decades, these are official Flax cloth construction utility pails commonly used for gun powder, ammunition, potatoes, and even water! Ingeniously designed to be collapsible for easy stowing in a rucksack, footlocker, or ammunition cart. Truly rugged construction from sturdy thick material with roped inner supports and cloth covered wooden carry handle secured with brass tacks. Each