Original U.S. WWII Browning Model 1918 Belt Filling Machine Loader with Transit Chest Original Antique Guns The Chassepot was the first

The Chassepot was the first rifle to be produced at their "modern" steam-powered factory built in 1864

This helmet is heat lot stamped 307D which indicates the approximate manufacture date of October 1942

"Kopfweite Grosse" means "Head Width" and "Stahlhaube Nr

apparently made by cutting up a large piece of leather

Original U.S. WWII Browning Model 1918 Belt Filling Machine Loader with Transit Chest Original Antique Guns The Chassepot was the firstOriginal Item: Only One Available. Genuine USGI Browning Belt Loading Machine (Model of 1918). All steel construction, complete with the vertical feed chute and wood transit chest measuring 12 1 2" x 8 1 2" x 6 1 2". The feed chute or cartridge guide is the part that installs on top of the machine that the rounds are dropped into. Appears to be complete and functional, however, we have not tested it. Condition overall is very good, shows age, but more