Original German Museum Grade Mauser Model 1871/84 Rifle by Spandau Dated 1887 - Serial No 1464 Manufacture Type_Original Items The fore stock sling swivel

The fore stock sling swivel is missing as well

The British East India Company was in essence a private corporation so powerful that it was permitted to organize and equip a private army to protect its' overseas enterprises

The definitive pattern of the German Maxim appeared in 1908

and not replacements

It is in full working order and condition and looks great

Original German Museum Grade Mauser Model 1871/84 Rifle by Spandau Dated 1887 - Serial No 1464 Manufacture Type_Original Items The fore stock sling swivelOriginal 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