Italian Model 1887 Pith Helmet Antique Cartridge Firearms The Model 1869 Cadet Rifle

The Model 1869 Cadet Rifle was a shortened version of the Springfield Model 1868

The last and final mount is the chape or bottom cap to the scabbard

and over the next several years

before and since

A 24oz charge of black powder gave a 7lb shell a muzzle velocity of about 1400 ft/sec—much greater than preceding designs—and

Italian Model 1887 Pith Helmet Antique Cartridge Firearms The Model 1869 Cadet RifleOriginal 1960 Reproduction: Only One Available. The Kingdom of Italy used a variety of pith helmets during the early days of their colonial empire building. These included British made examples, as well as those made domestically by hat makers. This example is of the 1887 pattern. This model remained in use until the introduction of the Model 1928 helmet. At first we thought it was original but then discovered that the liner is not consistent with the