Original U.S. Civil War Named Officer Telescope U.S. Army Signal Corps MG 34 Pistol Grip Assembly This is the thumb piece

This is the thumb piece lever that retracts the locking bolt

upon counter-recoil cycle

a very difficult Regimental home service helmet to find

explains Pete's new role

Original U.S. Civil War Named Officer Telescope U.S. Army Signal Corps MG 34 Pistol Grip Assembly This is the thumb pieceOriginal Item: One of a kind. A fine Philadelphia made three draw brass telescope manufactured by W. S. MC. ALLISTER of PHILADELPHIA. Sheathed in wood, the telescope measures 10" when closed and 27 when fully drawn. Then rear brass band engraved but now extremely faint, reads: BENJAMIN F. FISHER SIGNAL CORP. U. S. ARMY The wood laminate barrel cover has one split running the full length caused by continual wood expansion and contraction. The