Original German WWII Luftschutz Civil Air Defense Beaded M40 Helmet with 57cm Liner & Chinstrap - EF64 Japanese Militaria The situation was desperate

The situation was desperate

The rifle functions great

The trigger is the switch and operates much like a telegraph key

The popularity of the original Model 1873 led Colt to manufacture

and no provision for a ramrod

Original German WWII Luftschutz Civil Air Defense Beaded M40 Helmet with 57cm Liner & Chinstrap - EF64 Japanese Militaria The situation was desperateOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good condition example of a rare genuine steel construction M40 "Beaded" Third Reich helmet, outfitted for German WWII Luftschutz Civil Air Defense use. These helmets were essentially like the Military issue, however the steel was not as thick or as high quality. They were given a "bead" around the edge, to avoid mixing them up with the military version. The exterior of this German helmet retains over