Original U.S. WWII USAAF Mae West Pneumatic Life Vest by Republic - dated April 11 1944 Category_Snider Rifle Accessories It has the marked "GES

It has the marked "GES

There are also some faint proof markings in the inlet for the frog of the sling

and the original Feldgrau paint can be seen where the white paint is worn

It has had its 7 1/2" Barrel reduced to "GUN FIGHTER" length of 5" and comes in it's custom fitted belt holster of the period

Original U.S. WWII USAAF Mae West Pneumatic Life Vest by Republic - dated April 11 1944 Category_Snider Rifle Accessories It has the marked "GESOriginal Item: Only One Available. During World War II the U. S. aviators and the Royal Air Force servicemen had available to them a vital piece of American made equipment for emergencies that had only been in use for a few years: an inflatable (Mae West) life preserver. This very good example is complete and marked (somewhat faded): VEST; LIFE PRESERVER, TYPE B 4 SPECIFICATION NO. 94 3135 DATE OF MFR. APR 11 1944 STOCK NO. 8300 978200 ORDER NO. W 33