Original U.S. WWII Navy Fighter Squadron VF-72 Highly Decorated Named Service Coat with Original Documents Historical Military Books and is expertly executed

and is expertly executed

Feed System: Breech Loading Falling Hinged Block

however the bluing has oxidized in most areas

this was short-lived as slowed production never fully allowed adoption of the new cartridge

The 69 caliber smoothbore barrel is 42” long and features an 1861 style rear sight with 3 leafs

Original U.S. WWII Navy Fighter Squadron VF-72 Highly Decorated Named Service Coat with Original Documents Historical Military Books and is expertly executedOriginal Items: one of a kind Set. Commander Louis K. Bliss as a young fighter pilot was originally assisted to VF 72 during the early years of World War Two. He was the recipient of the Air Medal with three gold stars. His first citation reads:"For meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight as a pilot in a fighting squadron of a United States carrier during action against the enemy Japanese forces near the Santa Crus Islands. While