Original U.S. WWI Preston Patent Abercrombie and Fitch Mess Kit Canteen Set Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts This is the only example

This is the only example we’ve ever seen of this very rare Flintlock Rifle Bayonet

It was formally activated on 22 August of that year in Boston

Of massive riveted steel construction these have magnificent wooden spoked filed wheels as well as detachable hard rubber tired road wheels (not illustrated) for distant travel

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Original U.S. WWI Preston Patent Abercrombie and Fitch Mess Kit Canteen Set Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts This is the only exampleOriginal Item: Offered in excellent condition this is an extremely hard to find mess kit invented in 1895 by GUY II. PRESTON and later retailed through Abercrombie & Fitch. All parts are included as photographed. WW1 Officers were required to procure their own uniforms and accouterments. This mess kit canteen combination was made by Abercrombie & Fitch and is a typical private purchase item available to officers. Some officers even purchased larger