Original Indian Toradar Matchlock Musket with Octagonal Barrel circa 1800 - 60 Inches Long Historical Military Books This true WWII M-1 helmet

This true WWII M-1 helmet liner be identified through the frontal eyelet hole

evidently a leather sheath was issued prior to the adoption of the canvas sheath

It measures 36 inches in overall length and is 2 1/4 inches wide

Ammunition Type: Center Fire Cartridge

with no corrosion to the base metal or oxidation

Original Indian Toradar Matchlock Musket with Octagonal Barrel circa 1800 - 60 Inches Long Historical Military Books This true WWII M-1 helmetOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an elegant Indian Matchlock "TORADAR" gun, measuring 60" in overall length, the barrel itself being 45 1 2". The traditional ignition system of the various Indian States of British India, matchlocks were in use on the Sub Continent from the early 1600's through the 1800s. With a bore of around . 65", this is a highly maneuverable weapon despite its long length. These were always smooth bore, but with such