Original Imperial German Mauser Model 1871/84 Magazine Service Rifle by Spandau Dated 1888 - Serial 7516 Lewis Gun US actions soon became defensive

US actions soon became defensive in nature

complete with the correct WWII Issue USN Mk1 fiberglass scabbard

The exterior of the liner band is marked 66 n

That just happened to be the ship's last voyage from France transporting military personnel

with a Haagari (asymmetrical rounded) nakago-jiri (tang tip)

Original Imperial German Mauser Model 1871/84 Magazine Service Rifle by Spandau Dated 1888 - Serial 7516 Lewis Gun US actions soon became defensiveOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice service used example of the Mauser Model 1871 84 rifle, the first Magazine rifle widely used by the German Empire. The rifle is covered with Imperial German inspection and acceptance markings. The serial number 7516 or shortened number 16 appear on almost every component of the rifle except for the bolt, which is marked 10164. Rifles that were in service for a long period of time often have