Original German WWII Triple Etched Fire Service NCO Dove's Head Sword by ALCOSO of Solingen Circa 1936 - 1940 Brunswick Rifle 45-75 as a standard long

45-75 as a standard long arm for many years with 750 rifles purchased for the force in 1883

The inside of the helmet has just a few remnants of the liner around the front two attachment split pins

but nothing that takes away from the beauty of it

A great chance to pickup a very nice example of the United States last single shot rifle with a great bore and rare sight hood

securing the pistol in place

Original German WWII Triple Etched Fire Service NCO Dove's Head Sword by ALCOSO of Solingen Circa 1936 - 1940 Brunswick Rifle 45-75 as a standard longOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice example of the relatively plain Dove Head sword worn by NCO's, made by the well known firm of Alexander Coppel & Co. KG, Stahlwarenfabrik (Steelware Factory), a highly desirable maker of edged weapons. This sword design is a simplified version of the Officer's dove's head sword, without the decorative designs and engraving usually seen on the hilt. While these were usually intended for the Heer Army,