Original U.S. WWII Navy Bauer Pararaft Kit Model PK-1 USN Life Raft Barrels so the lever will not

so the lever will not stay in place in either the open or closed position unless held there or secured under the latch on the trigger guard tang

Dating to the 1880s

The soles are very worn from… being worn

This could have been due to the officer needing a larger size

There are some blade wounds (kizu)

Original U.S. WWII Navy Bauer Pararaft Kit Model PK-1 USN Life Raft Barrels so the lever will notOriginal Item: Only One Available. Original WWII era aviator's survival raft in original kit bag, these were incorporated into the pilot's seat and parachute harness in the event of emergency ejection over water. The cover reads in black text Pararaft kit; Model PK 1; Buaer; USN. The kit components are listed in blocks on the outside of the cover bag, and some of the original contents are included, but there are no rations, no water, no reflector, but