Original British Victorian Royal Navy Copper Powder Carrier with Cover - V.R. Marked German Ordnance The French tried to fix

The French tried to fix the problem by using newly made barrels for these altered muskets

• Walter Fix

SMLE not included

We were told it was taken from the POW camp Stalag Luft III in Sagan

missing the terrible Air Attack of December 7th just over a week later

Original British Victorian Royal Navy Copper Powder Carrier with Cover - V.R. Marked German Ordnance The French tried to fixOriginal Item: Only One Available. This impressive piece stands 18 1 2" tall and just over 6" wide and is circular in cross section. It is basically a substantial sheet copper tube with a matching cover. Copper was a far better choice than iron or steel, as it was easily worked, and much less likely to make sparks. The inside is tin plated, to help stop corrosion from the powder inside. The carrier has a built in carry handle on its vertical length