Original Imperial Russian WWI MPL-50 Entrenching Tool with Later Finnish Army Modification and Overpaint - Dated 1915 Original Machine Gun Part Sets or in this case the

or in this case the M-16 rifle with the use of the correct mounting bracket

The FN-designed pistol grip and rate-reducer mechanism with two rates of automatic fire was shelved in favor of a rate-reducer mechanism designed by Springfield Armory

and the barrel serial number was worn away by cleaning

Overall the metal finish is a lovely worn blued patina

Original Imperial Russian WWI MPL-50 Entrenching Tool with Later Finnish Army Modification and Overpaint - Dated 1915 Original Machine Gun Part Sets or in this case theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a scarce original Imperial Russian MPL 50 infantry entrenching tool dated 1915 and later modified and overpainted for use by the Finnish Army. The steel blade retains its 1915 date and additional markings that likely identify the original manufacturer or inspection authority. A hole was later punched through the blade, a modification associated with Finnish reuse that allowed the tool to be secured to field