Original Imperial German Mauser Model 1871/84 Magazine Service Rifle by Spandau Dated 1888 - Matching Serial 74 MP 44 for Emperor Franz Joseph I

for Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria

This is a fantastic enlisted crewman's 8th Air Force uniform from World War Two

Four years later it was recalled to the United States

Serial number included in this script of is 13171

in the left front slash pocket it has the original maker tag which were exclusive to the production run of this film (and forgeries always lack) which reads:

Original Imperial German Mauser Model 1871/84 Magazine Service Rifle by Spandau Dated 1888 - Matching Serial 74 MP 44 for Emperor Franz Joseph IOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice service used example of the Mauser Model 1871 84 rifle, the first Magazine rifle widely used by the German Empire. The rifle is covered with Imperial German inspection and acceptance markings. The serial number 74 appears on almost every component of the rifle, making this a very nice "ALL MATCHING" example! The receiver is dated 1888. on the right and marked I. G. Mod. 71 84. on the opposite side