Original 18th/19th Century British Made Land Pattern Brown Bess Socket Bayonet U.S. Flare Guns III (or "1910") Ross rifle

III (or "1910") Ross rifle unsuitable for the conditions of trench warfare

The original name was bogatyrka (богатырка) – the hat of a bogatyr – and was intended to inspire Russian troops by connecting them with the legendary heroes of Russian folklore

Flak-Bait had survived 207 missions — more than any other American bomber in World War II

The sweatshield is fully retained

with some light wear and staining

Original 18th/19th Century British Made Land Pattern Brown Bess Socket Bayonet U.S. Flare Guns III (or "1910") Ross rifleOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Land Pattern musket was introduced in 1722. Both the musket and its bayonet evolved over time, until superseded by the India Pattern at the close of the 18th Century. This example is of the Pattern 1727, and likely dates from the late 18th Century. Distinguishing characteristics include: a wide blade, with a concave face and prominent circular guard. Elbow is flush with the socket front and extends well forward