Original U.S. WWII 101st Airborne Named M1942 Paratrooper Jump Jacket - Excellent Condition French Militaria The weather was beautiful

The weather was beautiful

A lovely and rare large Double Action U

The bore still shows rifling

This particular example does not have the expected French engravings of Arsenal and date of issue usually found on the back of the back of the blade spine

which does show significant wear

Original U.S. WWII 101st Airborne Named M1942 Paratrooper Jump Jacket - Excellent Condition French Militaria The weather was beautifulOriginal Item: Only One Available. This Original M1942 Airborne Jump jacket in Olive Drab #3 offered is in very good used condition. The coat consists of four front patch pockets with two button snaps on each, along with a unique dual zippered knife pocket located on the upper lapel which was designed to contain a switchblade pocketknife, used to cut the parachute rigging if entangled. The top two pockets were also angled inward to make items easier