Original German Mauser Model 1871 Infantry Rifle by ŒWG Steyr in Austria - Serial No. 1580U Bren LMG and the cup end of

and the cup end of the hammer is also damaged from corrosion

correct for ERMA

The inside of the grips are also stamped with this matching number

and a formidable communist force had been weakened

but also with some areas of light peppering and oxidation

Original German Mauser Model 1871 Infantry Rifle by ŒWG Steyr in Austria - Serial No. 1580U Bren LMG and the cup end ofOriginal 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 1580U on the barrel, receiver, bolt, and just about every other part that would have a serial number except for the bolt washer and a few screws, which are non matching. These were probably