Original German WWII Named M30 2nd Model Size 1 Gas Mask with Fe 41 Filter and Canister - Dated 1941 Category_Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts so most likely it was

so most likely it was a manufacturer repaint

Our example is in very choice condition overall with mismatched serial number bolt and most importantly does not have the tell tale "notch" cut into the rear of the receiver ring to accept the slightly longer spitzer cartridge

Truly a beautiful example that comes more than ready for display

and original WWII manufacture triple pouches for the German k98k rifle

which is why the barrel proofs are so faint

Original German WWII Named M30 2nd Model Size 1 Gas Mask with Fe 41 Filter and Canister - Dated 1941 Category_Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts so most likely it wasOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good condition model M30 G Maske or Gasschutzmaske (Gas protection mask), complete with an original Filter and Carrying can, all with WWII dates and markings. This example is named on both the canister and mask to Mller 11. The model M30 was first issued to troops in 1930, and the mask was produced from rubberized canvas with a soft suede leather frame which fitted around the wearer's face. The