Original British EIC Company Musket by Manton and Company London French Flags History of the M-1943 Folding

History of the M-1943 Folding Shovels and Carriers: as the M1910 T-handle shovel was cumbersome to carry in 1943 the Quartermaster introduced a much improved entrenching tool

Through recruitment and conscription

Later version Jagdpanzer IVs carried only one MG 42 on the left side

The front toggle link is marked with S/42

Original British EIC Company Musket by Manton and Company London French Flags History of the M-1943 FoldingOriginal Item: Only One Available. In the early 1830s the British East India Company started looking for a Percussion Musket to replace the Brown Bess. Many gun makers were approached but Manton of London played a considerable part in the development of what later became known as "The Company Musket". There is a reference in David Harding's wonderful book "SMALL ARMS OF THE EAST INDIA COMPANY 1600 1856" Volume 2 page 572 referring to musket supply