Original U.S. WWII Navy USN MK2 Talker Flak Helmet with Rare D173013 Headset and Microphone WWII The third pattern Brown Bess

The third pattern Brown Bess had a shorter than previously (42") barrel of 39"

resulting that when the back sight ladder was lifted this adjustment corrected the deflection

Unrestored

These are ratchet catch closing Steel Collars welded to pointed and predrilled steel mounting bar intended to be nailed to a tree

The trainer’s sights are offset to the right of the rifle

Original U.S. WWII Navy USN MK2 Talker Flak Helmet with Rare D173013 Headset and Microphone WWII The third pattern Brown BessOriginal Item: Only One Available. The MkII "Talker" helmet was developed in 1942 for naval personnel, allowing communications headgear to be easily worn under the helmet. It was a very large and somewhat ungainly helmet to wear though it did serve its purpose very well. It was designed to accommodate wearing headphones for Radiomen or anyone using shipboard sound powered phones. The Mk 2 was manufactured by the McCord Radiator Company in Detroit