Italian Model 1887 Pith Helmet Antique Cartridge Firearms The last and final mount

The last and final mount is the chape or bottom cap to the scabbard

A 24oz charge of black powder gave a 7lb shell a muzzle velocity of about 1400 ft/sec—much greater than preceding designs—and

Standards of fitness were high

the Mk II sight slide is very scarce today

before and since

Italian Model 1887 Pith Helmet Antique Cartridge Firearms The last and final mountOriginal 1960 Reproduction: Only One Available. The Kingdom of Italy used a variety of pith helmets during the early days of their colonial empire building. These included British made examples, as well as those made domestically by hat makers. This example is of the 1887 pattern. This model remained in use until the introduction of the Model 1928 helmet. At first we thought it was original but then discovered that the liner is not consistent with the