Original WWII Portuguese German Mauser Rifle Muzzle Cover- Waffenamt Marked Hand Select:Yes Began in 1898 they are

Began in 1898 they are known as the

and later operated in fighter-bomber and reconnaissance roles in numerous conflicts

Eventually the Patchett design won and the decision was made in 1951 for the British Army to adopt it

Another peculiarity of the design is that the spent cases were reinserted in the strip as each round was fired

these have become very hard to find

Original WWII Portuguese German Mauser Rifle Muzzle Cover- Waffenamt Marked Hand Select:Yes Began in 1898 they areOriginal Item: German WW2 manufacture, these are the hinged Mauser Muzzle covers that fit various model Mauser rifles. Found in Portugal in cases. Each has a German WW2 Waffenamt marking. A great accessory. Note: These are muzzle protectors only, and are not fitted with the arm.