Original U.S. WWII Bauer Pararaft Kit Model PK-1 USN Life Raft Bira Gun with 158 under the grip

with 158 under the grip scales

gunsmith or fellow collector

The throat is the thicker style and is held in place by double screws

with some pain around the edges:

It looks like originally it was made for a "claw" style buckle

Original U.S. WWII Bauer Pararaft Kit Model PK-1 USN Life Raft Bira Gun with 158 under the gripOriginal 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, the smaller survival items are no longer inside so the ONLY the raft and case are included. These