Original Japanese WWII Navy Sound Powered Ship or Submarine Telephone - Dated 1941 16th Century The action is functional

The action is functional

Manufactured in 1895 this is legally classified as an "antique" by the BATF

History of the 320th Field Artillery Regiment in WWI:

Of the four cartridge packs

so the original inspector's cartouche is visible

Original Japanese WWII Navy Sound Powered Ship or Submarine Telephone - Dated 1941 16th Century The action is functionalOriginal Item: Only One Available. Wall or desk mounted battleship gray paint finish metal telephone with locking receiver to keep it in place on a rolling ship or submarine. There is a nomenclature data plate mounted to the body that reads 16 4 Showa 16, 4th Month, which is April, 1941. Portions of the black rubber cord are fragmented and chipping, but none are broken. Internals all seem to be present. A great display piece and very well made.