Original Imperial German Mauser Model 1871/84 Shortened Rifle by Danzig Arsenal Dated 1887 - Serial 3389 Chinese Militaria Its no wonder a supply

Its no wonder a supply officer was able to trade to get a very desirable V42 Marine Raiders knife

They come complete with tool pockets and canvas neck strap

as it looks to us to be a genuine article

Some of the stampings used by the various companies that produced these were quite shallow

Broken hammer spring

Original Imperial German Mauser Model 1871/84 Shortened Rifle by Danzig Arsenal Dated 1887 - Serial 3389 Chinese Militaria Its no wonder a supplyOriginal 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 looks to have been carried in service for a long time, but was not actually used very much. Additionally, it was for some reason shortened by 9 inches from the muzzle back, and fitted with a very nice bead front sight on a ramp. The middle barrel band was removed, the magazine shortened,