Original Imperial German Mauser Model 1871 Infantry Rifle by Danzig Arsenal Dated 1874 - Serial 248_ Italian Flags while the barrel and other

while the barrel and other fittings are a nice faded blued finish

beginning World War II in Europe

There are some additional markings which may be a unit designation

was lost in that attack

and a single fullered slightly curved blade

Original Imperial German Mauser Model 1871 Infantry Rifle by Danzig Arsenal Dated 1874 - Serial 248_ Italian Flags while the barrel and otherOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely "attic fresh" example of the Mauser Model 1871 Infantry Rifle, manufactured at Danzig Arsenal, located on the Baltic Sea in what is today Gdask, Poland. It is covered with Imperial German inspection and acceptance markings on the metalwork. It bears serial number 248_ on the barrel, receiver, firing pin cover, barrel bands, many of the screws, and the safety, while the bolt, firing pin housing,