Developed from the foreign contract M29 Mauser short rifle and diverted to the German military forces after the annexation of Austria. Inverted "V" blade front and tangent rear sights, "660/1939" Steyr manufacturer's code, and year of manufacture on the front receiver ring with three "eagle/WaA623" acceptance marks on the right side, and the serial number and "eagle/swastika" firing proof on the left. All visible serial numbers are matching. The underside of the stock is stamped with the serial number over two acceptance marks with the scarce "eagle/swastika/L" Luftwaffe acceptance stamp on the right side. Includes period correct crosshatched leather sling and muzzle cover.