Original German Mauser Model 1871/84 Magazine Service Rifle by Spandau Dated 1886 - Serial 2253 Untouched Antique Guns The War Department was formed

The War Department was formed in 1794 and along with the "Board of Ordnance” established many years before

The stretcher and unloading accessory is not included but available separately (as we have just a handful of them)

tools etc and possibly even accommodation for "double trommel" Saddle Drum Magazines

the Japanese characters for 1 (ichi) 7 (nana) 9 (kyuu) and 8(hachi)

Original German Mauser Model 1871/84 Magazine Service Rifle by Spandau Dated 1886 - Serial 2253 Untouched Antique Guns The War Department was formedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great example of the Mauser Model 1871 84 rifle, which is covered with Imperial German inspection and acceptance markings. Many of these have all been hi lighted with white so they present better. The serial number 2253 or shortened number 53 appears on every component of the rifle. This is a completely matched, totally unmessed with rifle. It was issued to front line service for a time, as indicated by the