Original Imperial German Mauser Model 1871 Infantry Rifle by ŒWG Steyr - Matching Serial 1580U Feed Block Assembly wood and brass being very

wood and brass being very clean

Arthur Carter was promoted Major in the Light Dragoon in December 1786

the colt address marking on the top of the barrel is completely missing

and a simple plug that replaced the break-off breech plug used in earlier patterns

based on reports and samples of Japanese hand grenades during the Russo-Japanese War provided by General Sir Aylmer Haldane

Original Imperial German Mauser Model 1871 Infantry Rifle by ŒWG Steyr - Matching Serial 1580U Feed Block Assembly wood and brass being veryOriginal 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 for a few screws, most likely replaced at arsenal. The receiver is marked I. G.