Original German Mauser Model 1871/84 Magazine Service Rifle by Spandau Dated 1888 - Serial No 8457 Military Awards Medals Badges Insignia The blade ricasso is marked

The blade ricasso is marked with RIA for the Rock Island Arsenal on Arsenal Island near Rock Island Illinois

while the Model 1877 is likewise referred to as the "small frame" double-action revolver

Over the duration of the war the 2-inch mortar was developed into no fewer than eight separate marks

This hewer does not seem to have been used much

Hörster is an original Atwood production and is comprised of mostly post war produced parts

Original German Mauser Model 1871/84 Magazine Service Rifle by Spandau Dated 1888 - Serial No 8457 Military Awards Medals Badges Insignia The blade ricasso is markedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice example of the Mauser Model 1871 84 rifle, which is covered with Imperial German inspection and acceptance markings on the metal work, though they are a bit worn in places. The serial number 8457 appears on the barrel and receiver, while the other components have different numbers. It was common in most countries for obsolete long arms to be refurbished are arsenal for use by reserve and home guards.