Original Excellent Imperial German Mauser Model 1871/84 Magazine Service Rifle by Spandau Dated 1887 with Sling - Matching Serial 3172 Category_Martini-Henry Parts Complete with early style lock

Complete with early style lock mechanism and with iron tipped long ram rod

The left scale has a crack below the gross guard about 1 1/4" long

- Certain infantry divisions were raised as "light infantry divisions" (leichte Infanterie-Divisionen) in late 1940

perfect for the WWII navy collector

Original Excellent Imperial German Mauser Model 1871/84 Magazine Service Rifle by Spandau Dated 1887 with Sling - Matching Serial 3172 Category_Martini-Henry Parts Complete with early style lockOriginal 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 are still crisp and clear. The serial number 3172 or shortened number