Original U.S. Rare Forehand & Wadsworth Single Shot Drop Breech .32cal Rimfire Sporting Rifle with Burl Walnut Butt Stock - Serial 642 Russian Awards Medals Badges Insignia this helmet has been known

this helmet has been known as the "Big Star" to collectors for obvious reasons

so that the glass lenses could be replaced if damaged

stamped into the bottom of the barrel

Although designed for use with the German MG 08 these can also be adapted for use with most water-cooled machine guns such as Russian Maxim and British Vickers guns

but over the uniform and A2 leather jacket

Original U.S. Rare Forehand & Wadsworth Single Shot Drop Breech .32cal Rimfire Sporting Rifle with Burl Walnut Butt Stock - Serial 642 Russian Awards Medals Badges Insignia this helmet has been knownOriginal Item: Only One available. The firm of Forehand and Wadsworth was established in 1871, but the gun making company was actually the newest incarnation of the various firearms companies operated in the New England area, going back four decades. Both SULLIVAN FOREHAND and HENRY C. WADSWORTH shared the same Father in law, the famous Gun Maker ETHAN ALLEN, who died in 1871. After this many of the gunsmiths he mentored went out into business on