Some Living History Facts &
Other Useful"tid-bits."

Figure 1

Das Gewehr -- über! (Shoulder - Arms) This movement is done in 5 counts, and only the hands and arms must move; the body stays absolutely rigid. The command is: Das Gewehr -- üuber! Figure 1 - Grundstellung

Figure 2

Figure 2 - The right hand Raises the piece and brings it vertically, barrel to the right, in front of the center of the body, lower band [the wider one] at the height of the collar. The left hand grasps the piece immediately below the right [the left hand covering the sight].

Figure 3

Figure 3 - The right hand then grasps [and covers] the magazine well about two finger breadeths above the bolt handle. The thumb lies extended along the stock [perpendicular to the rear sight].

Figure 4

Figure 4 - Simultaneously, the right hand raises the piece to the left shoulder and rotates the piece, barrel to the front. The left hand then grasps the butt in such a manner that the heel lies between the thumb and index finger, and the palm as well as the ends of the fingers are pressed against the flat part of the butt. The piece lies parallel with the tunic buttons, the ball of the bolt about the height of the second button. The butt is held immediately in front of the left ammo box.

Figure 5

Figure 5 - The right arm smartly resumes it's position at the side along the seam of the trousers.