Original U.S. WWII USAAF M1 Flak Vest with M3 Flak Apron MG 34 Buffer & Butt Stock The Model 1873 was one

The Model 1873 was one of the most successful Winchester rifles of its day

photocopy of his Honorable Discharge dated 1/1/1946

to whom they swore an oath

indication that this was used in battle and brought brought home as a trophy of war

Also included is the excellent dark leather carry case with heavy white stitching and a functional spring loaded closure strap

Original U.S. WWII USAAF M1 Flak Vest with M3 Flak Apron MG 34 Buffer & Butt Stock The Model 1873 was oneOriginal Item: Only One Available. During WW2 in the US Army Air Corps, bomber crews often returned from missions over NSDAP occupied Europe reporting extremely dense flak, each burst spraying the aircraft with hot shrapnel. Following the experience of the Royal Air Force, the Air Corps began issuing flak jackets to aircrews in 1942. These early flak jackets were heavy, consisting of steel plates sown into multi layered nylon that would catch low