Original German WWII Afrikakorps Coconut Canteen by Heinrich Ritter with Cup and Harness - 1941 & 1943 Dated German Machine Guns all of the markings on

all of the markings on the rifle are missing

The bayonet is dated in 1911 by Rock Island Arsenal serial numbered 203971 (correct for production in 1911)

Year of Manufacture: 1863 - converted 1865

The high quality flintlock mechanism in marked H

which enabled the rifle to be make a single shot and eject the cartridge without reloading the chamber

Original German WWII Afrikakorps Coconut Canteen by Heinrich Ritter with Cup and Harness - 1941 & 1943 Dated German Machine Guns all of the markings onOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice original German Deutsches Afrikakorps (DAK) laminated wood canteen (Tropen Feldflasche), often referred to as the "coconut" canteen, due to its unusual appearance. These are constructed of pressed laminated wood over an aluminum body, sometimes secured by rayon straps. The compressed wood laminate is in very good condition, with no major cracks or defects. Comes complete with the original DAK