Original Imperial German Regiment Marked M1883 Reichsrevolver by Erfurt dated 1893 - Matching Serial 3053 Garand & U.S. Rifles The top securing strap is

The top securing strap is still present

The kettle stands approximately 4” tall

however we see no signs of the revolver having undergone any type of major restoration

1945 - 1951]: The major problem with the M7 grenade launcher is that it left the gas cylinder lock closed when attached

This usage of "aiguillette" derives from lacing used to fasten plate armor together

Original Imperial German Regiment Marked M1883 Reichsrevolver by Erfurt dated 1893 - Matching Serial 3053 Garand & U.S. Rifles The top securing strap isOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is one of the great romantic era Imperial German Army Revolvers! The M1879 and M1883 Reichsrevolvers, or Reichs Commissions Revolver Modell 1879 and 1883, were service revolvers used by the German Army from 1879 to 1908, when they were superseded by the Luger. The Model of 1879 was issued with a 7" 10. 6mm x 25R mm Barrel, which sported a rather fancy ring to the muzzle. In 1883 they introduced a shorter barrel