Original U.S. WWII M1926 D-Day Inflatable Flotation Belt Life Preserver by DURKEE ATWOOD - Dated March 1944 Category_Receiver Blade has around 40% of

Blade has around 40% of original finish

near very fine condition

The cap is a typical 1941/1942 produced example complete with white removable top

Sight bracket only

and once the conflict was over they were then converted for Civilian use as a hunting gun

Original U.S. WWII M1926 D-Day Inflatable Flotation Belt Life Preserver by DURKEE ATWOOD - Dated March 1944 Category_Receiver Blade has around 40% ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. The M1926 inflatable flotation belt was used as a life preserver by assault troops during amphibious actions and beach landings. The belt was inflated by squeezing two switches located inside the belt, which activated two CO2 bottles. If the CO2 bottles failed, the belt could still be inflated by blowing into the rubber tubes, which have valves on the ends. This type of belt is particularly known for use during the D