Original German Mauser Model 1871/84 Magazine Rifle Dated 1887 - Matching Serial Number 4543 Century During the 20th century

During the 20th century

facilities in Austria and Czechoslovakia which were working at maximum level producing weapons being used by the German Army could not find any "machine time" available whatsoever

and squadron members wore matching pins above the right breast pocket on their uniforms

This is a 27" barrel short rifle with short backsight almost certainly produced for colonial service in North Africa

the 3rd Platoon of Company B

Original German Mauser Model 1871/84 Magazine Rifle Dated 1887 - Matching Serial Number 4543 Century During the 20th centuryOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful all matching serial number example of the Mauser Model 1871 84 rifle. It is covered with Imperial German inspection and acceptance markings, even on the wood stock. The serial number 4543 appears on the barrel, receiver, and bolt, while smaller components have 43 stamped. The receiver is dated 1887 and marked I. G. Mod. 71 84. on the opposite side. Complete with all parts intact and functional.