Original German WWII Luftschutz Civil Air Defense Beaded M40 Helmet with 57cm Liner & Chinstrap - EF64 Japanese Militaria 32-40 Ballard/Winchester caliber (marked 32-40

32-40 Ballard/Winchester caliber (marked 32-40 over the Chamber)

This is the reverse of the familiar forward-dipping hammer of the flintlock and later firearms

The rifle functions great

The trigger is the switch and operates much like a telegraph key

Original German WWII Luftschutz Civil Air Defense Beaded M40 Helmet with 57cm Liner & Chinstrap - EF64 Japanese Militaria 32-40 Ballard/Winchester caliber (marked 32-40Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very good condition example of a rare genuine steel construction M40 "Beaded" Third Reich helmet, outfitted for German WWII Luftschutz Civil Air Defense use. These helmets were essentially like the Military issue, however the steel was not as thick or as high quality. They were given a "bead" around the edge, to avoid mixing them up with the military version. The exterior of this German helmet retains over