Original U.S. Sharps Model 1A .22 Rimfire 4 Barrel Brass Frame Pepperbox Pistol with Decorative Grips - Serial 57203 Lewis Gun The original December

The original December

1918 about 75% of the AEF in France were armed with M1917s

but this has all but worn away

The helmet's interior reveals no depot marks or other markings of any kind that we can see

It is unfortunately missing all of the insignia except for the infantry "Crossed Rifles" badge on the front

Original U.S. Sharps Model 1A .22 Rimfire 4 Barrel Brass Frame Pepperbox Pistol with Decorative Grips - Serial 57203 Lewis Gun The original DecemberOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is exactly what the Mississippi gamblers carried on the River Boats after the Civil War for self protection. Featuring FOUR barrels, each in . 30 Rim Fire that fired individually by way of a single action hammer with a rotating firing pin. Easy to conceal, these were very popular, and often outfitted with custom options, such as the lovely decorative grips on this example. The barrel is slid forward for