Original U.S. WWI Preston Patent Abercrombie and Fitch Mess Kit Canteen Set MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly It has some original black

It has some original black paint with wear and scratching

It was one of the final developments in the long line of Mauser military rifles

but it is still bright and rates at about 50%

Complete with black tail ribbon

Original U.S. WWI Preston Patent Abercrombie and Fitch Mess Kit Canteen Set MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly It has some original blackOriginal Item: Offered in excellent condition this is an extremely hard to find mess kit invented in 1895 by GUY II. PRESTON and later retailed through Abercrombie & Fitch. All parts are included as photographed. WW1 Officers were required to procure their own uniforms and accouterments. This mess kit canteen combination was made by Abercrombie & Fitch and is a typical private purchase item available to officers. Some officers even purchased larger