Original Imperial German Mauser Model 1871/84 Magazine Service Rifle by Spandau Dated 1886 - Serial 5110 21st Century but the reinforcements are still

but the reinforcements are still partly there

Most of the oxide finish is missing from the face of the buckle

The bluing on the handle and scabbard is quite worn

and the bayonet has been sharpened at least once

whose numerous design advantages led to the development of the Type 97

Original Imperial German Mauser Model 1871/84 Magazine Service Rifle by Spandau Dated 1886 - Serial 5110 21st Century but the reinforcements are stillOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good example of the Mauser Model 1871 84 rifle, the first Magazine rifle widely used by the German Empire. The rifle is covered with Imperial German inspection and acceptance markings. The serial number 5110 or shortened number 10 appear on almost every component of the rifle except for the bolt, which is marked 8023. Rifles that were in service for a long period of time often have arsenal replaced