Original Imperial German Mauser Model 1871/84 Magazine Service Rifle by Erfurt Dated 1887 - Matching Serial 7866 Category_MG 34 Pistol Grip Assembly and a bolt was soldered

and a bolt was soldered on

with all leather straps and tabs intact

Many of these were given out as part of the WHW (Winterhilfswerk - Winter Help Work) Organization

It is made out of an off-white cotton base that has a black machine embroidered cotton inscription

Its initial raids were on airfields

Original Imperial German Mauser Model 1871/84 Magazine Service Rifle by Erfurt Dated 1887 - Matching Serial 7866 Category_MG 34 Pistol Grip Assembly and a bolt was solderedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice 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 7866 or shortened number 66 appear on almost every component of the rifle, making this a very nice "ALL MATCHING" example, with no parts swapped out! A very nice honest example that saw long service,