Original German Mauser Model 1871 Japanese-marked Shortened Rifle by Gebr. Mauser dated 1873 German Air Force Luftwaffe The defining features of this

The defining features of this shape are that it has a shinogi (blade flat) closer to the mune (back edge) than the ha (sharp edge)

It was recruited from foreign volunteers in Denmark

The M3 was chambered for the same

In March 1876

as pictured in both portraits

Original German Mauser Model 1871 Japanese-marked Shortened Rifle by Gebr. Mauser dated 1873 German Air Force Luftwaffe The defining features of thisOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very interesting example of the Mauser Model 1871 rifle, manufactured at Oberndorf am Neckar by rare maker Gebrder Mauser. This could be a rifle that Paul Mauser himself worked on. It has the standard Imperial German inspection and acceptance markings, even on the wood stock. These are however somewhat faint, as the metalwork and stock are quite worn. The receiver is dated 1873 as well as 1875 behind the