Original German WWII Deutsche Reichsbahn Marked Railwayman Carbide Lantern by Heinrich Gillet British Military Maps Gew 98 or M98) is

Gew 98 or M98) is a German bolt action Mauser rifle firing cartridges from a 5 round internal clip-loaded magazine that was the German service rifle from 1898 to 1935

Approximate Measurements:Collar to shoulder: 10"Shoulder to sleeve: 21

Aside from the carving on the stock

There is some loss to the finish on the casing

Original German WWII Deutsche Reichsbahn Marked Railwayman Carbide Lantern by Heinrich Gillet British Military Maps Gew 98 or M98) isOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a genuine WWII Reichsbahn military marked railwayman's carbide burner lantern, made by Heinrich Hillet of Bergzabern, Germany, as marked on the lantern. Constructed of iron stampings this hand lantern has windows on 3 sides, with the two side windows having locking covers. Originally all three had glass panes in them, but the right side glass is currently missing. The carbide burner is still present, though