Clearly these weapons were not manufactured by Sharps and clearly some of the parts were made in Nepal
It is constructed using an oak third pattern 1796 Brown Bess converted to add a sea service pistol lock with a second touch hole and a modified trigger guard with double trigger system the project seemed quite doable
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
on cover flap with POUCH
Original Military Issue Flax Cloth Utility Pail DP-28 LMG Clearly these weapons were notOriginal 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