Original German Mauser Model 1871/84 Magazine Service Rifle by Spandau Dated 1886 - Serial 2253 Untouched Antique Guns Width varies from about 7/8

Width varies from about 7/8 " to 1 1/8"

the Japanese characters for 1 (ichi) 7 (nana) 9 (kyuu) and 8(hachi)

it had some problems with jamming in the ammunition feed

The leather pull tab has snapped of the zipper pull on the left glove

Additional marks of interest include faint inspectors' and proof marks around the breech end of the barrel: a capital I on top

Original German Mauser Model 1871/84 Magazine Service Rifle by Spandau Dated 1886 - Serial 2253 Untouched Antique Guns Width varies from about 7/8Original Item: Only One Available. This is a great example of the Mauser Model 1871 84 rifle, which is covered with Imperial German inspection and acceptance markings. Many of these have all been hi lighted with white so they present better. The serial number 2253 or shortened number 53 appears on every component of the rifle. This is a completely matched, totally unmessed with rifle. It was issued to front line service for a time, as indicated by the