Original U.S. WWII 1945 Philippines Lockheed P-38 Lightning Ashtray Trench Art from Artillery Shell Gun Parts Demilitarized to BATFE specifications

Demilitarized to BATFE specifications

though the securing chain is detached

It is constructed using an oak third pattern 1796 Brown Bess converted to add a sea service pistol lock with a second touch hole and a modified trigger guard with double trigger system the project seemed quite doable

A memorial service was conducted at Arlington National Cemetery in May 2011

though the circlip that holds it at the bottom of the can is missing

Original U.S. WWII 1945 Philippines Lockheed P-38 Lightning Ashtray Trench Art from Artillery Shell Gun Parts Demilitarized to BATFE specificationsOriginal Item: Only One Available. The is a fabulous brass ashtray featuring a model of an American World War Two Lockheed P 38 Lightning. The aircraft measures 7. 5" x 5. 5". The ash bowl is constructed from a shell casing and is engraved; Philippines 1945. The entire trench art piece utilizes various rounds including . 30 06. The propeller is a celluloid disc (one is missing). An incredible memento of an USAAF pilot's time in pacific during the war.