Original U.S. Seminole Wars Early 19th Century Dragoons Shako MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly issued rifles in 1888

issued rifles in 1888

A lower case letter "L" beginning the prefix meant luftgekühlt (air-cooled) rather than Luft (air)

as all of the cork on the exterior is missing

and is also marked with 68874

There is a bit of staining in areas

Original U.S. Seminole Wars Early 19th Century Dragoons Shako MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly issued rifles in 1888Original Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic example of early Artillery Shako which was worn from the 1830 to early 1850s. The design and appearance leads us to believe that this cap would have been born by a Cavalryman (Dragoons) from either the New York or Massachusetts state militia. A shako is a tall, cylindrical military cap, usually with a visor, and sometimes tapered at the top. It is usually adorned with an ornamental plate or badge