Original Imperial German Mauser Model 1871/84 Shortened Rifle by Danzig Arsenal Dated 1887 - Serial 3389 Chinese Militaria illuminating

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- Book Thunder from heaven page 19 which shows Gill in a group photos as a member of the 507th HQ Company

as it looks to us to be a genuine article

They come complete with tool pockets and canvas neck strap

Some of the stampings used by the various companies that produced these were quite shallow

Original Imperial German Mauser Model 1871/84 Shortened Rifle by Danzig Arsenal Dated 1887 - Serial 3389 Chinese Militaria illuminatingOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very interesting example of the Mauser Model 1871 84 rifle, the first Magazine rifle widely used by the German Empire. It looks to have been carried in service for a long time, but was not actually used very much. Additionally, it was for some reason shortened by 9 inches from the muzzle back, and fitted with a very nice bead front sight on a ramp. The middle barrel band was removed, the magazine shortened,