Original German Pre WWII Mars 100 4.4mm Air Pellet K98 Youth Trainer Rifle by August Bebel Werk Zella-Mehlis Japanese Awards Medals Badges Insignia however the ito (grip wrapping)

however the ito (grip wrapping) has come undone

The fiber material kept the helmet light and the soldier unencumbered by headgear

It was a very large and somewhat ungainly helmet to wear though it did serve its purpose very well

and has a fantastic lightly worn patina

to make guns

Original German Pre WWII Mars 100 4.4mm Air Pellet K98 Youth Trainer Rifle by August Bebel Werk Zella-Mehlis Japanese Awards Medals Badges Insignia however the ito (grip wrapping)Original Item: Only One Available. This is a great example of one of many Pellet Air Rifles used for training during the Pre WWII Era in Germany, designed by the Oscar Will von Mars Repetier Luftgewehr (Repeating Air Rifle) Company. These were available in two sizes, a 100cm "MARS 100" and 115cm "MARS 115". The Mars pellet rifles closely resemble a scaled down Mauser Model 98k, which would become Germanys standard issue Bolt Action rifle in 1935. It