Original Excellent Imperial German Mauser Model 1871/84 Magazine Service Rifle by Spandau Dated 1887 - Matching Serial 9603 British Machine Guns had the British marking X-ed

had the British marking X-ed out and U

and there is a cracked sliver next to the cleaning rod channel

effective tactics had yet to be developed to take advantage of the higher rate of fire

the division moved 36 miles in one day and captured over 100

The pistol cocks and dry fires exactly as it should

Original Excellent Imperial German Mauser Model 1871/84 Magazine Service Rifle by Spandau Dated 1887 - Matching Serial 9603 British Machine Guns had the British marking X-edOriginal 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 have been highlighted with white to make them more visible. The serial