Original German Mauser Model 1871 Infantry Rifle by ŒWG Steyr dated 1873 with Bavarian Markings - Serial 5694P Schwarzlose MG The other side of the

The other side of the blade has a lovely etched landscape showing a horse-drawn artillery train

the smallest of the high explosive shells weighed 6

The National Colors decal is about 50% complete

December 4     Mustered in under Colonel Harrison S

and they apparently did not have the correct size shell or liner

Original German Mauser Model 1871 Infantry Rifle by ŒWG Steyr dated 1873 with Bavarian Markings - Serial 5694P Schwarzlose MG The other side of theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the Mauser Model 1871 Infantry Rifle, manufactured by the famous WG Steyr in Austria. It is covered with Imperial German inspection and acceptance markings on the metalwork. It bears serial number 5694P on the barrel, receiver, bolt, and just about every other part that would have a serial number except for the butt plate and a few screws, which are non matching. The receiver is dated