Original German Mauser Model 1871/84 Magazine Rifle Dated 1888 - Serial Number 9662 Rear Sight Assembly was critically wounded by German

was critically wounded by German machinegun fire

just like it was in WW1

Senior NCO/Junior Officer's sets are very hard to find

and it was with these that the then-new flying or horse artillery completely dominated their old-fashioned enemies in battles like Buena Vista in the Mexican War of the 1840's

Before the introduction of radar

Original German Mauser Model 1871/84 Magazine Rifle Dated 1888 - Serial Number 9662 Rear Sight Assembly was critically wounded by GermanOriginal 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 9662 appears on the barrel and receiver, though the rest of the rifle has other numbers, indicating long service. The receiver is dated 1888 and marked I. G. Mod. 71 84. on the opposite side. Complete with all parts