Original Imperial German Mauser Model 1871 Rifle by Spandau Arsenal Dated 1875 - Serial 2324 WWII November 1945

November 1945

Purchased directly from collector in Europe

After David Harding’s work Small Arms of the East India Company Volume 2 page 511

- Correct color original paint on interior and exterior

- M1910 Haversack in excellent near mint condition stamps RIA 1918 (Rock Island Arsenal)

Original Imperial German Mauser Model 1871 Rifle by Spandau Arsenal Dated 1875 - Serial 2324 WWII November 1945Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the Mauser Model 1871 Infantry Rifle, manufactured by the Erfurt Imperial Arsenal in Thuringia. It has lots of Imperial German inspection and acceptance markings, even on the wood stock, though those are faded. It bears serial number 2324 on the barrel, receiver, bolt, sight, and just about every component we can see, except for the bolt head, which has been replaced. The receiver is