The reason I know it was taken off of a soldier is b/c my grandad told us it was .. I dont plan on getting rid of the gun at any point .. but more show it with his medals earned in the war .. purple heart and silver cross I believe .. I also have his GI jacket he left on the tank and it was shot to pieces .. he survived it all but the jacket is full of holes .. ( was not wearing it ) it would look good with the nazi flag he also brought home .. thanks for looking guys . I have learned alot from yall