Original German Schuetzen Rifle from Weiden Bavaria- Circa 1870 Lee-Enfield (SMLE) Later in 1952 a modified

Later in 1952 a modified form

but the most common use was to secure local foliage as easily adaptable camouflage

It saw service in the Second Boer War

Often worn in pairs the second was used like a cravat to keep the cold from the throat and neck areas

After the battle the rebels had suffered 23

Original German Schuetzen Rifle from Weiden Bavaria- Circa 1870 Lee-Enfield (SMLE) Later in 1952 a modifiedOriginal Item: Only One Available. Almost certainly a WW2 USGI bring back this is a German target rifle of incredible quality intended for recreational shooting in the latter part of the 19th century. Known as Schuetzen rifles, these were named after the German military term of the time basically referring to "snipers". These rifles were most often based on the falling block Martini system and, as can be seen with this example, great lengths were