Original German Mauser Model 1871/84 Magazine Service Rifle by Spandau Dated 1887 - Serial 9369 Japanese Holsters Features an enamel HJ insignia

Features an enamel HJ insignia pin back badge to front

The grip is checkered ebony wood mounted in gilt ormolu mounts retaining almost all of their original fire gilding

The former owner of more than 40 years insisted his Father had recovered this from one of the high class Airships that crossed the Atlantic between WW1 and WW2

This fully functional example is still liquid filled in excellent condition and clearly marked on the reverse:

Original German Mauser Model 1871/84 Magazine Service Rifle by Spandau Dated 1887 - Serial 9369 Japanese Holsters Features an enamel HJ insigniaOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice example of the Mauser Model 1871 84 rifle, which is covered with Imperial German inspection and acceptance markings on the metal work, though they are a bit worn in places. The serial number 9368 appears on the barrel and receiver, with the trigger guard and screws with shortened number 68. The bolt however is not matched, and most of the other parts have various different markings, so this rifle was