Original German Mauser Model 1871/84 Magazine Rifle by Spandau Arsenal Dated 1888 - Serial No 4958 Receiver 308 Winchester)

308 Winchester)

Lieutenant Colonel Luther Paul Newcomer (ASN 0-692809)

This stamped sheet steel construction helmet retains 80% of its original paint

Also see STONE'S GLOSSARY pages 421 and 422

but the actual equipment used by the soldiers in 1879 at the Battle of Rorke's Drift

Original German Mauser Model 1871/84 Magazine Rifle by Spandau Arsenal Dated 1888 - Serial No 4958 Receiver 308 Winchester)Original Item: Only One Available. This is a nice example of the Mauser Model 1871 84 rifle, which is covered with Imperial German inspection and acceptance markings on the metal work, though they are a bit worn in places. The serial number 4958 appears on the barrel, bolt, and receiver, while the barrel bands, butt plate, and many screws and other parts have shortened number 58. This definitely qualifies as "all matching". The receiver is dated 1888.