Original U.S. Korean to Vietnam War Era RT-196/PRC-6 “Handie-Talkie” Radio Receiver-Transmitter with Antenna Category_MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly The taxmen always win

The taxmen always win

which definitely looks to have seen long service during its life

The rubber gaskets are a bit stiff

Inside the liner there is a red manufacturer stamp with patent information and in hand written black ink:

In terms of recent military weapons that make impressive wall-hanger display pieces

Original U.S. Korean to Vietnam War Era RT-196/PRC-6 “Handie-Talkie” Radio Receiver-Transmitter with Antenna Category_MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly The taxmen always winOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a heavily service used original U. S. RT 196 PRC 6 radio receiver transmitter, commonly known as the AN PRC 6 handie talkie. Developed during the early post WWII period and introduced during the Korean War era, the PRC 6 remained in limited U. S. military service into the Vietnam War. This example retains its original flexible antenna and rear carrying strap, both of which are frequently missing. The AN PRC 6