Original German Museum Grade Mauser Model 1871/84 Rifle by Spandau Dated 1882 - Serial No 592 The Pacific on HBO multiple compartments inside and is

multiple compartments inside and is stamped with a German Waffenamt WaA717 stamp on the front of the lid

These early variants are distinguishable from the later ones by having a curved radiator grille

The gun is one of the very scarce examples that was blued

not uncommon as they were cast and the shock from firing could cause them to crack

An unknown but probably small number of others were built

Original German Museum Grade Mauser Model 1871/84 Rifle by Spandau Dated 1882 - Serial No 592 The Pacific on HBO multiple compartments inside and isOriginal 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