Original British 13 Gauge Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun by W. Parkhurst for U.S. Market Serial 16845 - circa 1890 Thompson SMG 22nd and 25th battalions each

22nd and 25th battalions each had a company designated as C (Hawke's Bay) Company

and the areas where it is worn through completely now have a dark steel oxidized patina

There is also a white paint letter N in the rear of the inside helmet bowl

There are some indications of wear on this grip

These are both wonderful examples of Cold War era American Armor and Air personnel helmets

Original British 13 Gauge Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun by W. Parkhurst for U.S. Market Serial 16845 - circa 1890 Thompson SMG 22nd and 25th battalions eachOriginal Item: Only One Available. Here we have a very upmarket British made Double Barreled "Side Lever" Hammer shotgun, intended for the large U. S. import market. It is marked on both lock plates with W. PARKHURST, for "William Parkhurst". Also seen are "WM PARKHURST" and "WG PARKHURST, all of which were actually trade names used by Schoverling, Daly & Gales of New York City. They were an outfitter specializing in guns, fishing equipment, and other