Original German Mauser Model 1871 Rifle made at Erfurt Arsenal dated 1881 - Serial 2371 Military Maps Arrived in Japan for occupation

Arrived in Japan for occupation duties on 5 October 1945 and inactivated there 15 March 1946

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with a few significant dents

The North African Campaign of the Second World War took place in North Africa from 10 June 1940 to 13 May 1943

To the front is a very fine embroidered gold bullion on crimson background with insignia

Original German Mauser Model 1871 Rifle made at Erfurt Arsenal dated 1881 - Serial 2371 Military Maps Arrived in Japan for occupationOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the Mauser Model 1871 Infantry Rifle, manufactured by the Erfurt Imperial Arsenal in Thuringia. It is covered with Imperial German inspection and acceptance markings, even on the wood stock, though those are faded. It bears serial number 2371 on the Barrel and Receiver, while the bolt components are marked with other numbers. Many other parts bear 2371, so most likely this was a rifle