Original U.S. Marlin Ballard Patent Large Bore Special Order High End Sharpshooter's Rifle made in 1866 Spanish American War Interstingly

Interstingly

with some aluminum tags being issued as late as 1943

and some of the jumpers ended up far from their targets

It had been directed to land at an airstrip near Dobodura

This helmet is heat lot stamped 954A which indicates the approximate manufacture date of July 1944

Original U.S. Marlin Ballard Patent Large Bore Special Order High End Sharpshooter's Rifle made in 1866 Spanish American War InterstinglyOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This has to be seen and handled to be justly appreciated. It is in really excellent condition, and comes fully Factory engraved with Deer and Buffalo Bison featured on either side of the frame. It bears serial number 12308 on the bottom front of the receiver, indicating 1886 manufacture. The MASSIVE Octagonal heavily blued barrel is 28 3 4" in length, with an added 1 3 4" round front section made from bright steel, which