Original Imperial German WWI Era 23rd Royal Bavarian Infantry Regiment Reservist Beer Stein with Hinged Lid - Dated 1907/1909 Blunderbuss This version is marked on

This version is marked on the barrel with:

Since her sinking

The Migulet or Miquelet ignition system is a hangover from high quality Italian guns of the 17th and early 18th centuries

The blade of this example is as nice as they come

Original Imperial German WWI Era 23rd Royal Bavarian Infantry Regiment Reservist Beer Stein with Hinged Lid - Dated 1907/1909 Blunderbuss This version is marked onOriginal Item: Only One Available. Perhaps no other collectible is so shrouded in myth, misinformation and mistaken identity as German regimental steins. These pieces have been steadily reproduced since the 1960s and most experts agree reproductions far outnumber authentic examples. Yet few buyers other than stein specialists know how to identify the fakes. We have examined this stein thoroughly, with reference to several websites such as RealorRepro