Original German Mauser Model 1871/84 Magazine Rifle Dated 1887 - Matching Serial Number 4543 Japanese Flare Guns Other than being German and

Other than being German and solidly constructed

see pages 197 to 199 this M1868 trowel bayonet differed greatly from its well known descendant the M1873

to address the fragile nature of the Type I's bulbous plastic pommel

This example unfortunately has lost the leather handle over the decades since it was made

The trainee could see the sights through the glass

Original German Mauser Model 1871/84 Magazine Rifle Dated 1887 - Matching Serial Number 4543 Japanese Flare Guns Other than being German andOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful all matching serial number example of the Mauser Model 1871 84 rifle. It is covered with Imperial German inspection and acceptance markings, even on the wood stock. The serial number 4543 appears on the barrel, receiver, and bolt, while smaller components have 43 stamped. The receiver is dated 1887 and marked I. G. Mod. 71 84. on the opposite side. Complete with all parts intact and functional.