Original Excellent Imperial German Mauser Model 1871/84 Magazine Service Rifle by Spandau Dated 1887 - Matching Serial 6017 Rear Sight Assembly first without epaulets and utilizing

first without epaulets and utilizing an aluminum zipper like the M-51 before it

Superior performance at high subsonic speeds and relatively low operating costs have kept them in service despite the advent of later

definitely well past WWII and Korean war codes

with the mast protruding upright externally

the stitching is still tight and intact

Original Excellent Imperial German Mauser Model 1871/84 Magazine Service Rifle by Spandau Dated 1887 - Matching Serial 6017 Rear Sight Assembly first without epaulets and utilizingOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent barely used example of the Mauser Model 1871 84 rifle, the first Magazine rifle widely used by the German Empire. While not quite "Museum Grade", it only shows light storage wear and some staining, and does not appear to have ever been issued. The rifle is covered with Imperial German inspection and acceptance markings, which have been highlighted with white to make them more visible. The serial