Developed during the Second World War for use as a hunting arm by downed air crews. Blade ramp front sight on a permanently lengthened barrel with a Lyman 55H rear sight. Standard address marking on the receiver and model marking on the frame. Matching numbers, with a telescoping wire buttstock. Includes a sealed package marked "9 CARTRIDGES/BALL, CAL .22 M65/(HORNET)/LOT WCC 6002."