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Absolutely gorgeous! What is the collar around the bolt handle right next to the knob? I'm not sure if I've ever noticed that on another...

It's a museum tie down so that no one reaches down and opens the bolt.

Latewar M45 breadbag, supple intact leather and stitching, canvas in good condition with some holes and frays, metal is moderately...

Excellent posts and information, thanks. G2

Midwar model without leather belt loop reinforcements, all leather is supple and in very good condition, all leather appears to be RME...

Midwar model without leather belt loop reinforcements, all leather is supple and in good condition no holes and frays, illegible maker...

Midwar model without leather belt loop reinforcements, all leather is supple and in good condition, intact buttons, no holes or frays...

Early model with leather belt loop reinforcements, all leather is supple and in good condition, intact buttons, small holes and frays...

From 1931 to 1945 breadbags were mostly identical in construction until the last two years of the war. Materials however varied widely...

That's the best pics I could get without reaching in and pulling it loose.

Thanks for sharing - that's a fantastic museum, for sure! I know of three around here that could use some detailed photographs. This is...

Here you go Slash. Took these for you: https://www.k98kforum.com/threads/mauser-1918-t-gewehr-at-les-invalides-army-museum-paris.68086/

"Taken by the 3rd Zouaves" "Neuve Maison near Hirson" Was at Les Invalides in Paris at the end of May and took these shots for y'all...

Stampings and I generally don’t like the adjustment holes. Lower end repro.

Great stuff and history. (y)