Original WWII German Battlefield Pickup Shoe Mine 1942 Schu-mine 42 by Ruscheweyh A.G. with Fuze - Inert Madsen LMG and there were reporters from

and there were reporters from The New York Times "and other distant papers"

) was a term colloquially applied to all rifles during the first half of the 20th century

The beech end of the barrel is faintly marked with the standard V / P / Eagle's Head proofs of the Civil War Era

The poster is in great condition considering the age

Additional marks of interest include inspectors' and proof marks around the breech end of the barrel:  V over a P over an eagle's head

Original WWII German Battlefield Pickup Shoe Mine 1942 Schu-mine 42 by Ruscheweyh A.G. with Fuze - Inert Madsen LMG and there were reporters fromOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a totally original WWII German produced inert Schtzenmine 42. It comes complete with wood body and correct bakelite fuse, and measures approximately 5 " x 4" x 2 ". These are very hard to find, and most examples are ones that were never put into use. However, this example is definitely one that saw actual service, and definitely shows signs of service and being buried in the ground. It was possibly never