Original Dutch Pre-WWI Karabijn M. 95 Mannlicher KNIL Colonial Constabulary Carbine by ŒWG Steyr Serial 3560D - Dated 1897 Japanese Field Gear briefly delaying the sinking

briefly delaying the sinking

For America and her allies the raid was a badly-needed morale booster and severe psychological blow to the enemy

Despite the risk of being spotted by Japanese submarines and aircraft flying at night

which at first glance would appear to be for Pinfire ammunition

which has degraded the feathering on the eagle slightly

Original Dutch Pre-WWI Karabijn M. 95 Mannlicher KNIL Colonial Constabulary Carbine by ŒWG Steyr Serial 3560D - Dated 1897 Japanese Field Gear briefly delaying the sinkingOriginal Item: Only one Available. This is a lovely example of the rare Dutch Karabijn M. 95 Mannlicher, used by the Royal Netherlands East Indies Army (Koninklijk Nederlands Indisch Leger or KNIL). While these were taken out of service after WWII in the Netherlands, in the colonies they were still being used until at least 1955. This colonial army utilized 4 different variations of the carbine, and this is the Colonial Constabulary Carbine for