These markings represent " Festungs-Maschinengewehr-Zug
They were withdrawn from New Guinea after it was realized that they were not suited for their intended role without adequate fighter protection and they were desperately in need of adequate workshop facilities and spares backup that were unavailable
An antique weapon that started life in France circa 1800 and was still in use probably until the 1870's
It also is stamped with legible Reichsbetriebsnummer number code 0/0560/0156
which served as the main water supply for the town
Original German Style 22 Bore Double Barrel Percussion Coaching Shotgun / Carbine in Relic Condition - circa 1840 Japanese Navy These markings represent " Festungs-Maschinengewehr-ZugOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice German Style Double Barrel Percussion Coaching Shotgun or Carbine, offered in "Relic" condition, ready to display as is, or to restore. It is in 22 Bore, a smaller shotgun size, so it was probably also used for solid shot and other types of projectiles. These smaller guns were often referred to as "Carbines", and were very popular for self defense during the Coaching era. The shorter length made