Original German Museum Grade Mauser Model 1871/84 Rifle by Spandau Dated 1887 - Serial No 1464 Antique Wheellock Firearms and has some areas of

and has some areas of fouling and corrosion

Unusual for the time

large gilt and silver screw back Eagle Globe Anchor hat badge insignia

some of which were still in use during WWI

Original German Museum Grade Mauser Model 1871/84 Rifle by Spandau Dated 1887 - Serial No 1464 Antique Wheellock Firearms and has some areas ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. "Museum Grade" is not a term that we use often at all, so we do not use it lightly. However there is no better description for the condition of this rifle. It definitely never saw service, and is one of the best examples of the Mauser Model 1871 84 rifle that we have ever seen. Only two that we can recall exceeded the condition of this example. It is covered with Imperial German inspection and acceptance markings on