Original WWII British MkI Dispatch Rider Helmet by Briggs Motor Bodies in Size 7 - dated 1945 Snider Rifle This novel type of bolt

This novel type of bolt was a major improvement over the simpler Dreyse and Chassepot bolt actions

Blades are heavily painted so no apparent markings are visible but classic in the WW2 design

It is said to have been brought back by the retreating British Army during the evacuation highlighted by the Recent Movies

A fascinating item of early technology untested by us but appears sound and makes a wonderful addition to your "covert operations" display

Original WWII British MkI Dispatch Rider Helmet by Briggs Motor Bodies in Size 7 - dated 1945 Snider Rifle This novel type of boltOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good condition original WWII British MK I Dispatch Rider helmet. Shell has original paint with no major dents or dings that we can see, just a bit of scuffing and flaking due to years of storage. Leather liner and ear flaps are soft and supple, though here is a bit of cracking on the leather chin strap, which is quite stiff. The leather liner is nicely maker marked BMB and dated 1945, and is marked