Original British Westley Richards Monkeytail Percussion Short Rifle Dated 1883 U.S. Army Original Item: Henry Jenkins &

Original Item: Henry Jenkins & Sons

In addition this set comes with seven additional 25 round magazines (8 total) all similarly marked in their twin magazine pouches with carry belt

Allied paratroopers used these scooters to maintain contact between units

two soldiers work together as shown in this section from FM 21-15 "Care and Use of Individual Clothing and Equipment" (15 Feb 1977)

Overall condition is very good with some original blued finish which breaks down to 80% on the frame and straps

Original British Westley Richards Monkeytail Percussion Short Rifle Dated 1883 U.S. Army Original Item: Henry Jenkins &Original Item: Only One Available. This single shot breechloading carbine incorporates Whitworth pattern hexagonal rifling to stabilize the long length . 45 caliber projectiles it fires. It was dubbed the Monkeytail by the British, South African and Portuguese troops that were issued it based on the shape of loading lever for the breech. This artillery carbine features 24" barrel of heavy construction and is marked WHITWORTH PATENT directly in front