Original German WWII M40 Refurbished 12th SS Panzer HJ at Caan & Falaise Chicken Wire Camouflage Helmet - Stamped EF64 Rear Sight Assembly and it and the filter

and it and the filter looks as if it saw moderate use

The Zundnadel saw service up through the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871 that the Prussians were quickly victorious despite the French Chassepot Needle fire Rifle introduced in 1866 which was considered a far superior weapon

Hollis of London was well known Gun Maker

This sword being a special example is likely why the grip has been uniquely etched with oak leaves and acorns

The bore size is approximately

Original German WWII M40 Refurbished 12th SS Panzer HJ at Caan & Falaise Chicken Wire Camouflage Helmet - Stamped EF64 Rear Sight Assembly and it and the filterOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is a fine example of totally original Model M40 M 1940 German WW2 medium size 64 helmet shell, refurbished by a master German camouflage restorer. The shell is stamped E. F. 64, indicating that Emaillierwerke AG, of Fulda, Germany manufactured it. It is also stamped with lot number 422 under the rear skirt. Size 64 is a nice medium size that can accommodate liners from 56cm to 57cm or US 7 to 7 1 8. Size 64 shells