Original German WWII M30 3rd Model Size 2 Gas Mask with Filter & Can - All WWII Dated MG 42 Display Guns & Part Sets There is a back action

There is a back action lock mounted on the right side of the action which is marked: - TANNER & CO

Here is what was said about this true American Hero:

which definitely classes this as a Wakizashi

The throat is retained by a pair of dome head brass screws

as marked at the bottom

Original German WWII M30 3rd Model Size 2 Gas Mask with Filter & Can - All WWII Dated MG 42 Display Guns & Part Sets There is a back actionOriginal Item: Only One Set Available. This is the first time we have offered one of these as a set! This is an excellent condition model M30 G Maske or Gasschutzmaske (Gas protection mask), complete with an original Filter and Carrying can, all maker marked with early WWII dates. The model M30 was first issued to troops in 1930, and the mask was produced from rubberized canvas with a soft suede leather frame which fitted around the wearers face. The