Original German WWII Waffen-SS Mess Hall Flatware Set by “Original Olympia” - Knife, Spoon & Fork Category_MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly 36 caliber octagonal barrel is

36 caliber octagonal barrel is 34" long and measures 50" in overall length

The barrel is original however has been deactivated by having holes drilled through the bottom

5" barrel of heavy construction and is marked WHITWORTH PATENT directly in front of the short cavarly rear sight

The leather frog is worn

By 1944 the weapon was so well integrated that each infantry regiment had an establishment of 36 held by the regimental anti-tank company

Original German WWII Waffen-SS Mess Hall Flatware Set by “Original Olympia” - Knife, Spoon & Fork Category_MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly 36 caliber octagonal barrel isOriginal Items: Only One Set Available. This is an exceptionally high quality stainless steel Waffen SS Mess Hall flatware set manufactured by W. Seibel, Besteckfabrik (cutlery factory) in Mettmann, Rheinland, a known maker of German WWII cutlery. Their trademark "Four Leaf Clover" logo is on all three pieces, as well as OXYDEX ROSTFREI (Oxydex Rust Free). The blade of the knife is made from a separate piece, and has an additional clover trademark