German WWII Folding Shovel Klappspaten (Foldable Spade) with Leather Carry Cover Flintlock Pistols The result was the NSDAP

The result was the NSDAP manufacturers back in Germany decided to convert the Air Cooled Mg 15 LMG to Water Cooled for ground use

308 Rifle Magazine

which was somewhat unusual in appearance

Very good to excellent (NOS) condition

German WWII Folding Shovel Klappspaten (Foldable Spade) with Leather Carry Cover Flintlock Pistols The result was the NSDAPNew Made Item: In 1938, the klappspaten, or foldable spade, appeared, being the precursor of all modern spades of this kind. Including the 1943 American Copy. Production of the Klappspaten was halted mid war by its high cost and overlong production time. The end user was of secondary consideration in this type of decision! Comes complete with thick black leather carry cover that features correct heavy white stitching and a replicated makers marking