Original German Pre WWII Mars 115 4.4mm Air Pellet K98 Trainer Rifle by Venuswaffenwerk Zella-Mehlis - Serial M 434723 Antique Cartridge Firearms Redesignated as the 436th Bombardment

Redesignated as the 436th Bombardment Squadron in April 1942 and left its B-17Es in Australia

which appear to have been cut off for some reason

which indicates production in approximately February 1883

By 13 April

Original German Pre WWII Mars 115 4.4mm Air Pellet K98 Trainer Rifle by Venuswaffenwerk Zella-Mehlis - Serial M 434723 Antique Cartridge Firearms Redesignated as the 436th BombardmentOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great example of one of many Pellet Air Rifles used for training during the Pre WWII Era in Germany, designed by the Oscar Will von Mars Repetier Luftgewehr (Repeating Air Rifle) Company. These were available in two sizes, a 100cm "MARS 100" and 115cm "MARS 115". The Mars pellet rifles closely resemble a scaled down Mauser Model 98k, which would become Germanys standard issue Bolt Action rifle in 1935. It