Original Excellent Imperial German Mauser Model 1871/84 Magazine Service Rifle by Spandau Dated 1887 - Matching Serial 5769 Historical Military Books unable to walk

unable to walk

possibly for some type of display

It measures approximately 28 inches long by 11" tall by 9" wide

The image is mounted on heavy card stock making this a large variation of a Cabinet Card

when Archibald and Ziba Crawford arrived in Dayton

Original Excellent Imperial German Mauser Model 1871/84 Magazine Service Rifle by Spandau Dated 1887 - Matching Serial 5769 Historical Military Books unable to walkOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent barely used example of the Mauser Model 1871 84 rifle, the first Magazine rifle widely used by the German Empire. While not quite "Museum Grade", it only shows light storage wear and some staining, and does not appear to have ever been issued. The rifle is covered with Imperial German inspection and acceptance markings, which are still crisp and clear. The serial number 5769 or shortened number