Original German Mauser Model 1871/84 Rifle by Spandau Refurbished for "The Last Samurai" Movie - dated 1888 Chinese Militaria on 23 July 1950

on 23 July 1950

over the date of organization which was 1867

and "Good Luck for Bravery"

this was impractical for the short rifles

Original German Mauser Model 1871/84 Rifle by Spandau Refurbished for "The Last Samurai" Movie - dated 1888 Chinese Militaria on 23 July 1950Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very interesting example of the Mauser Model 1871 84 rifle, the first Magazine rifle widely used by the German Empire. It shows quite a bit of wear on the metal components, while the stock looks to be brand new, and even has proof markings. However, these markings were replicated, and this rifle almost certainly is one used in the 2004 Tom Cruise Movie THE LAST SAMURAI, which was set during the Satsuma