Original Imperial German WWI M16 Stahlhelm Helmet Shell with Steel Liner Band - marked Si.66 MG 34 Ammo Storage this example is dyed

this example is dyed

giving the pistol an overall length of 20 1/2"

This is an original side lock Percussion East India Company saddle ring cavalry carbine introduced in 1851

with some flame/figuring on the buttstock

They were commanded by COLONEL WILLIAM INGLISS who lay terribly wounded and shouted "DIE HARD THE 57TH

Original Imperial German WWI M16 Stahlhelm Helmet Shell with Steel Liner Band - marked Si.66 MG 34 Ammo Storage this example is dyedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a totally original WWI German M16 Helmet shell, with a great worn in look, and the original 1917 pattern steel liner band still present. The original green paint is still well retained inside the shell, though there is some staining from water and oxidation, so this helmet definitely looks to have been outside in the weather for a time. The exterior has about 60%, with some great wear,