Original British Westley Richards Monkeytail Capping Breech Loading Percussion Rifle Dated 1867 UZI The basic design of the

The basic design of the Reichsheer buckle was retained with the addition of the new Wehrmacht style national eagle

Blade condition is very good

James Earl Duncan born on August 7th

This is one of the very best examples of this style helmet we have ever encountered

The helmet has been completely untouched since it was brought home at the end of the war by the US Marine as a souvenir

Original British Westley Richards Monkeytail Capping Breech Loading Percussion Rifle Dated 1867 UZI The basic design of theOriginal Item: Only One Available. First Patented in 1858, the Westley Richards Capping Breech was arguably the most effective and safest Percussion breech loading system of all. It utilized an upward moving lever directly behind the barrel to open a chute that a fresh paper cartridge could be introduced into the chamber. A fresh percussion cap was placed on the nipple, and once the hammer was released the weapon discharged. It was dubbed the