Original British Westley Richards Monkeytail Percussion Short Rifle Dated 1883 U.S. Army Original Items: Only One Set

Original Items: Only One Set Available

Still in use with jet pilots in the 1970's and 80's

Allied paratroopers used these scooters to maintain contact between units

the unit broke out at Marigny

Original British Westley Richards Monkeytail Percussion Short Rifle Dated 1883 U.S. Army Original Items: Only One SetOriginal Item: Only One Available. This single shot breechloading carbine incorporates Whitworth pattern hexagonal rifling to stabilize the long length . 45 caliber projectiles it fires. It was dubbed the Monkeytail by the British, South African and Portuguese troops that were issued it based on the shape of loading lever for the breech. This artillery carbine features 24" barrel of heavy construction and is marked WHITWORTH PATENT directly in front