Original British WWI Tanker Leather Covered Splatter Mask with Chainmail Mouth Guard by Rury’s of Sheffield - Royal Tank Regiment Category_Flintlock Muskets and Rifles indicating that the rifle saw

indicating that the rifle saw significant use after the percussion conversion

The Starr had a longer receiver and a distinctive web between the tail of the breech lever and the underside of the butt

It may be possible to identify the maker based on the style of construction and the pinback hardware

and the inside has some age toning

with its original issue scabbard

Original British WWI Tanker Leather Covered Splatter Mask with Chainmail Mouth Guard by Rury’s of Sheffield - Royal Tank Regiment Category_Flintlock Muskets and Rifles indicating that the rifle sawOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a phenomenal example of an extremely scarce WWI Tankers mask. This is a wonderful example and shows signs of faithful use and is offered with some damage including the interior fabric being almost completely detached from the mask revealing what is almost never seen, the Rurys of Sheffield Lion Stamp! There are only a few photos of these known, with most stamps being very shallow and therefore dont remain,