Original U.S. WWII Navy Firing Key Mark XVI Antique Percussion Firearms the Model 1861 was modified

the Model 1861 was modified to a breach loading action and a new metallic cartridge

• Will have Cracks

• Wide black leather cross belt

prompting the use of the word Blitzkrieg (literally lightning war

Original U.S. WWII Navy Firing Key Mark XVI Antique Percussion Firearms the Model 1861 was modifiedOriginal Item: Only One Available. US Navy Firing Key Mark XVI designed in 1935 and used throughout WWII used to fire naval turret guns like the 5" and 16". The firing key was mounted at the gun pointers station and was connected electrically to the firing mechanism on the breech of the gun. When the trigger on the firing key was pulled, it completed the circuit and ignited the primer, firing the gun. This solid brass example is nicely marked with a