Original German WWI Reissued Mauser Model 1871 Infantry Rifle by Erfurt Arsenal dated 1875 - Serial 8417 E MILITARIA It has not changed in

It has not changed in basic design since the war of 1812

which screws off easily to inspect the interior

At first we thought maybe it was a very early rifle

Barrel Length: 7 3/4 inches

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Original German WWI Reissued Mauser Model 1871 Infantry Rifle by Erfurt Arsenal dated 1875 - Serial 8417 E MILITARIA It has not changed inOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the Mauser Model 1871 Infantry Rifle, manufactured by the Erfurt Imperial Arsenal in Thuringia. It is covered with Imperial German inspection and acceptance markings on the metalwork. It bears serial number 8417 E on the barrel, receiver, bolt, and just about every other part that would have a serial number, while smaller parts bear shortened number 17. That makes this a very nice "ALL