Original German Mauser Model 1871/84 Magazine Service Rifle by Erfurt Arsenal Dated 1886 - Serial 9501 Category_Snider Rifle Accessories too few of the surviving

too few of the surviving magazines have been exam ined to allow a proper conclusion to be drawn

This basically indicates the origin

though it definitely did see service and has a lot of small nicks on the edge of the blade

showing moderate use

Original German Mauser Model 1871/84 Magazine Service Rifle by Erfurt Arsenal Dated 1886 - Serial 9501 Category_Snider Rifle Accessories too few of the survivingOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good condition example of the Mauser Model 1871 84 rifle, which is covered with Imperial German inspection and acceptance markings on the metal work. The serial number 9501 appears on the barrel, receiver, bolt, and other components, which have shortened number 01. As far as we can tell this is an "ALL MATCHING" example, and has not had any parts swapped out during service. It looks to only have been