Original Imperial German Mauser Model 1871/84 Magazine Rifle by Spandau Arsenal Dated 1888 with Exceptional Bore - All-Matching Serial No. 6175 No Return This is a rifle that

This is a rifle that definitely saw significant use while in service

Research reveals that serial number 83517 dates to year of manufacture of 1898

It originates from the Ottoman Empire

with a worn and aged patina

He passed away on August 6th

Original Imperial German Mauser Model 1871/84 Magazine Rifle by Spandau Arsenal Dated 1888 with Exceptional Bore - All-Matching Serial No. 6175 No Return This is a rifle thatOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good example of the Imperial German Mauser Model 1871 84 rifle, the first magazine fed repeating infantry rifle adopted for widespread service by the German Empire. The exterior displays extensive wear consistent with long service or handling, yet the bore remains truly exceptional. Its remarkably preserved condition suggests that the rifle saw relatively little firing, although its exact service