Original U.S. Ohio-Attributed Kentucky Percussion Rifle with Flamed Maple Stock & Set Trigger c. 1845 Japanese Holsters a good example of this

a good example of this model helmet from World War Two

however there is also a lot of wear and oxidation

making this is a fine example of the most prolific German issued Light Machine gun of WW2

So a style of construction was chosen which would lead to little changes needed by the producing factories

The guard originally had three brass bars for hand protection but the two outer bars often got in the way and were removed

Original U.S. Ohio-Attributed Kentucky Percussion Rifle with Flamed Maple Stock & Set Trigger c. 1845 Japanese Holsters a good example of thisOriginal Item: Only one available. Here is an octagonal barreled "Kentucky" rifle, which is in the style typical for the Ohio area in the mid 19th century. It looks to be in . 36" caliber, a very common size for these rifles, and has a heavy octagonal barrel with seven groove rifling. The rifle was built in the United States, most likely using a percussion trade lock. The lock plate is quite pitted from powder burn, so we cannot make out any markings