Original German Mauser Model K.1871 Carbine by ŒWG Steyr Dated 1876 & 1877 - Serial No 2023 Royal Air Force Blade length is approximately 25

Blade length is approximately 25 1/2 inches and overall length of 36 inches

so it is not as wide as originally issued

This jacket consists of four front pockets with two button snaps on each

5 inch screw-in cross guard spikes for hand-to-hand fighting

the tank commander elected to plunge into the building itself and crashed from one room to another

Original German Mauser Model K.1871 Carbine by ŒWG Steyr Dated 1876 & 1877 - Serial No 2023 Royal Air Force Blade length is approximately 25Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the Mauser Karabiner (Carbine) Model 1871, manufactured by WG Steyr in Austria. These shorter versions are harder to find, and were intended for use by cavalry and lancers. It is covered with Imperial German inspection and acceptance markings, standard for these rifles. The serial number 2023 appears on the receiver and barrel, while the bolt and many of the fittings are marked with