Original U.S. WWII Model 1939 American Service Shoe Low Boots - Size 8½D Japanese Flags The right side pouch has

The right side pouch has had the leather turn quite stiff

The rotating sleeve that keeps the bolt wedge in place is present

The flintlock mechanism functions but does not properly hold at half-cock due to age-related wear on the tumbler

but these often faded over time

even down to the "Lion's Head" chin scale attachments

Original U.S. WWII Model 1939 American Service Shoe Low Boots - Size 8½D Japanese Flags The right side pouch hasOriginal Items: Only One pair Available. Known as the Model 1939 American Service Shoe these low quarter boots were also called walking out boots by USGIs. These were standard issue to US troops serving in the Army and Air Force at the start of the WW2, eventually replaced by the rough out boot. This pair in heavily worn condition with cracking and crazing at the back. The boots are made from russet brown leather with leather toe cap and a two piece