Original German Museum Grade Mauser Model 1871/84 Rifle by Spandau Dated 1888 - Serial No 9456 Military Maps RKO Radio Pictures Studios Costume

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The most notable feature is the engraved script on the rear of the outer cylinder that reads:

Original German Museum Grade Mauser Model 1871/84 Rifle by Spandau Dated 1888 - Serial No 9456 Military Maps RKO Radio Pictures Studios CostumeOriginal Item: Only One Available. "Museum Grade" is not a term that we use often at all, so we do not use it lightly. However there is no better description for the condition of this rifle. It is the best, or possibly second best, example of the Mauser Model 1871 84 rifle that we have ever seen. It is covered with Imperial German inspection and acceptance markings on the metal work, almost as crisp as the day it was made. These have all been hi