This cleaning kit, dated 1940 is for the German K98 Rifle. The Reinigungsgerät 34/ RG 34 or translated to English; Cleaning Kit 34,  comes complete with original steel oil bottle, a pull-through chain, a cleaning and an oiling brush. Sadly, the takedown tool is missing from this kit. It opens at both ends via a hinge and retaining clip mechanism. All of this is contained in a steel container than would’ve been held on a German soldier’s person.

This one has some light dents all over, but the hinges work flawlessly, holding the contents securely and tightly. These kits can be difficult to find dated, with all components included. Additionally, the condition of the oil bottle speaks volumes because most of them are a lot more tarnished than this one. Later versions of this kit did away with steel bottles and replaced them with light weight Bakelite versions.