Original U.S. WWI 78th Infantry “Lightning” Division M1917 Doughboy Helmet Shell Sharps Rifle back action percussion lock

back action percussion lock

The fine pistol has a rifled barrel

"If this Kraut is worth me risking my life to get him here

some companies of the 4th remained at Fort Griffin and Fort Concho

and due to their unreliability most were disposed of

Original U.S. WWI 78th Infantry “Lightning” Division M1917 Doughboy Helmet Shell Sharps Rifle back action percussion lockOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a U. S. M1917 "Doughboy" helmet, which features original period OD Green paint and retains much of the original textured paint. This shell is stamped ZC228 indicating it was produced in the United States, and can be seen on the underside of the skirt towards the front. The solid rivets on the chin strap bales is another method of identifying the helmet as being American made. The liner