Original Imperial Japanese Army WWII Type 98 Sun Pith Helmet Spanish Military Equipment This pistol replaced the Model

This pistol replaced the Model of 1840 that had the "old series side lock" which appeared (but wasn’t) to have been constructed from flintlock parts

in the Evans Repeating Rifle Company of Mechanic Falls

and exactly the type of weapon the British would have used had they entered the American Civil War as the British so nearly did

There is also a Kogatana with this wakizashi

Original Imperial Japanese Army WWII Type 98 Sun Pith Helmet Spanish Military Equipment This pistol replaced the ModelOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good condition original WWII Japanese Army type 98 tropical sun pith helmet. It still retains a wonderful form with internal bamboo wicker construction. Comes with original pentagonal brass army star insignia pin to the front. Helmet has part of the original suspension system and original chinstrap. Well marked original labels inside with kanji characters. Condition is definitely worn, showing wear