Original Imperial German Excellent Mauser Model 1871/84 Magazine Service Rifle by Spandau Dated 1888 - Serial 9618 Display Guns & Parts Sets paper time fuse

paper time fuse

and a lovely oxidized patina on the blade

The stocks are still in great shape

meaning this was for a true marksman

Percussion CapsThe percussion cap or percussion primer

Original Imperial German Excellent Mauser Model 1871/84 Magazine Service Rifle by Spandau Dated 1888 - Serial 9618 Display Guns & Parts Sets paper time fuseOriginal 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 are still crisp and clear. The serial number 9618 or shortened number