Original German Mauser Model 1871/84 Magazine Rifle Dated 1888 - Serial Number 9662 Rear Sight Assembly will show age and storage

will show age and storage wear

parts of Venice and parts of Romagna

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

Flares from the clifftops were to signal this second wave to join the attack

Original German Mauser Model 1871/84 Magazine Rifle Dated 1888 - Serial Number 9662 Rear Sight Assembly will show age and storageOriginal 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