Original Imperial German Excellent Mauser Model 1871/84 Magazine Service Rifle by Amberg Dated 1887 with Bavarian Markings - Matching Serial 59801 French Ordnance Since soldiers in trenches were

Since soldiers in trenches were also vulnerable to shrapnel exploding above their heads

with about 75% of the lacquer still remaining

muzzle-loaded field gun is preparing to fire after the soldier at front left has used the ramrod to jam the charge down into the gun

52 light machine gun

Breech loading weapons of the late 18th century were intended for marksmen

Original Imperial German Excellent Mauser Model 1871/84 Magazine Service Rifle by Amberg Dated 1887 with Bavarian Markings - Matching Serial 59801 French Ordnance Since soldiers in trenches wereOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great lightly used example of the Mauser Model 1871 84 rifle, the first Magazine rifle widely used by the German Empire. It looks to have seen only light service, and very little firing, so we do not believe it was reissued for use during WWI. There is is only light wear to the exterior, which looks to be entirely from age and storage. It is also definitely an early version, as there is no "stacking bar"