Original U.S. Rare Early Whitney Phoenix Single Shot Rotating Breech .38cal Centerfire Sporting Rifle - Matching Serial 31 Sterling SMG The DRK did not really

The DRK did not really have distinct Enlisted and Non Commissioned officer ranks in the traditional sense

The helmet’s exterior retains some of its original paint toward the brim but shows heavy oxidation

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The original leather hanger is in fair condition with some material loss as shown

Original U.S. Rare Early Whitney Phoenix Single Shot Rotating Breech .38cal Centerfire Sporting Rifle - Matching Serial 31 Sterling SMG The DRK did not reallyOriginal Item: Only One available. Now this is a rare bird, only the second example we have ever had, and the first example we have had of the sporting rifle! This is a very nice example of a rare Whitney "Phoenix" rifle, somewhat similar in form to a Remington rolling block, but in this case the bridge is hinged and opens to the right, similar in some ways to a Snider or Joslin type system, but much more refined. There were various hunting rifles