Original Excellent Imperial German Mauser Model 1871/84 Magazine Service Rifle by Spandau Dated 1887 - Matching Serial 9603 Japanese Antique Guns Tsuka (crossguard)

Tsuka (crossguard)

and nearly three years for the armor plating alone

The blade is mostly blunt

and looks to possibly be an arsenal replacement

This helmet features an aluminumbronze alloy frontplate (wappen)

Original Excellent Imperial German Mauser Model 1871/84 Magazine Service Rifle by Spandau Dated 1887 - Matching Serial 9603 Japanese Antique Guns Tsuka (crossguard)Original Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent barely used example of the Mauser Model 1871 84 rifle, the first Magazine rifle widely used by the German Empire. While not quite "Museum Grade", it only shows light storage wear and some staining, and does not appear to have ever been issued. The rifle is covered with Imperial German inspection and acceptance markings, which have been highlighted with white to make them more visible. The serial