Original U.S. WWII Airborne Parachute Pigeon Cage Drop Cage Basket Snider Rifle Parts with holes drilled into the

with holes drilled into the bore through the bottom in two locations

Both of these were very well regarded smiths

Blade length: 11 3/4”

It does have a crossed out regimental marking on the lower barrel band

As these rations are well past their consumption dates

Original U.S. WWII Airborne Parachute Pigeon Cage Drop Cage Basket Snider Rifle Parts with holes drilled into theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original WWII Airborne Signal Corps drop cage which was designed to carry eight homing pigeons and is complete with the hanging suspension lines and hook. Its in great shape overall. This specially designed cage allowed 8 birds to be safely dropped where needed. As long as the pilot followed procedures, the birds could reach their destination. It measures: 17 inches in diameter and is 7 inches tall. The