Original U.S. WWII Merrill’s Marauders Australian-Made Ike Jacket Attributed to Lt. Col. Charles Beach, 3rd Battalion Commander, 5307th Composite Group Brunswick Rifle Of Ottoman manufacture circa 1800

Of Ottoman manufacture circa 1800 this very much resembles the magnificent large European Flintlock holster pistols of the first half of the 18th century (1700 - 1750)

showing that it was well cared for over its many years of life

Caliber:  about

Movement to Bridgeport

Original U.S. WWII Merrill’s Marauders Australian-Made Ike Jacket Attributed to Lt. Col. Charles Beach, 3rd Battalion Commander, 5307th Composite Group Brunswick Rifle Of Ottoman manufacture circa 1800Original Item. One of a Kind. Nicknamed "Old Ranger", Lieutenant Colonel Beach was made the commanding officer of the 3rd Battalion of US 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional), more popularly known by the unit's unofficial nickname "Merrill's Marauders". As a part of the unit's K Force, Beach led the battalion through the dense jungles of northern Burma and successfully took control of Myitkyina and its surroundings, and like so many others of 5307th,