British Martini-Henry Rifle Subcaliber Trainer Morris Tube Key Antique Shotguns and then make their observations

and then make their observations

which was developed for issue to the First Special Service Force (aka “The Devil’s Brigade”) during WWII

The epaulets have bullion embroidered 26th Infantry Regiment Distinctive Unit Insignias

There is also a wonderful maker’s plate that reads:

HB: About two years later

British Martini-Henry Rifle Subcaliber Trainer Morris Tube Key Antique Shotguns and then make their observationsNew Made Item: High quality solid brass key for installing and removing a Morris tube from the barrel of a Martini Henry rifle. The need for a short range, small caliber training rifle led to the adoption of the Tube, Aiming, Morris, Martini Henry Rifle, Mark I, or Morris Tube for short. The need was driven by the desire of Army and Admiralty for more marksmanship training for soldiers and sailors. The relatively densely populated character of the