Original German Museum Grade Mauser Model 1871/84 Rifle by Spandau Dated 1888 - Serial No 9744 German Badges & Signs When it became evident Germany

When it became evident Germany was not going to invade England

the UK-based B-26 force was switched to medium altitude operations

No markings

just wandering Manila

All others carried the standard infantry issue Karabiner 98K carbine

Original German Museum Grade Mauser Model 1871/84 Rifle by Spandau Dated 1888 - Serial No 9744 German Badges & Signs When it became evident GermanyOriginal 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 definitely never saw service, and is one of the best examples of the Mauser Model 1871 84 rifle that we have ever seen. Only two we can recall exceeded the condition of this example. It is covered with Imperial German inspection and acceptance markings on the