Original German WWII Gw ZF 4x Telescopic Scope for the Gewehr G43 Rifle with Original Leather End Caps by Voigtlaender u. Sohn AG, Braunschweig MG 34 Buffer & Butt Stock but many were modified to

but many were modified to accept the two-strap mask by the addition of studs on either side of the helmet

There are also faint Chinese markings on the back of the carrier as well

Flip open to display a mirror in the lid and a lower lidded compartment to hold the powder sponge

making this now more of a Short Rifle as used by Pioneers and Scouts

Definitely an interesting weapon

Original German WWII Gw ZF 4x Telescopic Scope for the Gewehr G43 Rifle with Original Leather End Caps by Voigtlaender u. Sohn AG, Braunschweig MG 34 Buffer & Butt Stock but many were modified toOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Gewehr 43 or Karabiner 43 is a 7. 9257mm Mauser caliber semi automatic rifle developed by Germany during World War II. The design was based on that of the earlier G41(W), but incorporated an improved short stroke piston gas system similar to that of the Soviet SVT 40. It was manufactured using innovative mass production techniques. The Gewehr Zielfernrohr 4 fach (Gw ZF4x) or 4 power telescopic rifle sight, was