Original U.S. WWII Navy Blimp Rebreather Aircraft Breathing Apparatus with Mask and Oxygen Generating Cannister Martini-Henry Rifles The rifle has serial number

The rifle has serial number AE 11339 on the barrel

The cylinder does not have a serial number on the back

From the MG08 to the MG3

during WWI

P=80" wheelbase

Original U.S. WWII Navy Blimp Rebreather Aircraft Breathing Apparatus with Mask and Oxygen Generating Cannister Martini-Henry Rifles The rifle has serial numberOriginal Item: Only One Available. Developed in late 1930's by Mine Safety Appliance (MSA), these oxygen regenerating systems provided dirigible aviators with necessary flow of oxygen at higher altitudes. Used with USN C type breathing mask and Chemical cylinder both of which are included. This is a fascinating piece of history, high altitude bombing in late WWI with German zeppelins and allied blimps lead to the discovery that maintaining ships