Original German Mauser Model 1871/84 Magazine Service Rifle by Spandau Dated 1887 - Serial 9369 Japanese Holsters The grip is checkered ebony

The grip is checkered ebony wood mounted in gilt ormolu mounts retaining almost all of their original fire gilding

The colors are vibrant and the eyes feel alive

Features an enamel HJ insignia pin back badge to front

The History: Walter Leslie Runciman Bt

The former owner of more than 40 years insisted his Father had recovered this from one of the high class Airships that crossed the Atlantic between WW1 and WW2

Original German Mauser Model 1871/84 Magazine Service Rifle by Spandau Dated 1887 - Serial 9369 Japanese Holsters The grip is checkered ebonyOriginal 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 9368 appears on the barrel and receiver, with the trigger guard and screws with shortened number 68. The bolt however is not matched, and most of the other parts have various different markings, so this rifle was