Original Imperial German WWI Painted Arming of Diedenhofen Beer Stein with Engraved Lid by Zinngiesserei of München - Dated 1916 MG 42 instead of being drilled and

instead of being drilled and having a rivet inserted

152 “Crocodile” Squadron

The nut is held in place with a split pin (Cotter pin)

He was listed in period directories as a “Gun & Pistol Maker” and as of 1861 he was also noted to be a “Revolving Pistol Maker” as well as an “Implements Maker”

one of which a modified version was even used by NASA

Original Imperial German WWI Painted Arming of Diedenhofen Beer Stein with Engraved Lid by Zinngiesserei of München - Dated 1916 MG 42 instead of being drilled andOriginal 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