Original U.S. WWII B-17 MEMPHIS BLUES 385th Bomb Squadron Named A-2 Flight Jacket Untouched Antique Guns and has matching serial number

and has matching serial number 19345 on all parts including barrel

was organized in 1867 (hence the date on the front plate) from Confederate veterans and existed until the beginning of WW2 when it was re-designated 175th U

At first look this is a highly desirable Martini Henry cavalry carbine dated 1883 and stamped as manufactured by Enfield in North London

contacted the US Training Rifle Co

Very good condition blade with most of the original phosphate finish

Original U.S. WWII B-17 MEMPHIS BLUES 385th Bomb Squadron Named A-2 Flight Jacket Untouched Antique Guns and has matching serial numberOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is an exceptional A2 leather flight jacket issued to M. E. MITCHELL who was member of the 8th Air Force, 303rd Bomb Group, 358th Bombardment Squadron. He was a member of the crew of the Boeing B 17 Flying Fortress #42 29791 which was named MEMPHIS BLUES. Overall condition of the jacket is excellent and it is in a large size 42. The leather is still supple. The lining is original. The knit cuffs and the waist band