Original German WWI Reissued Mauser Model 1871 Infantry Rifle by Erfurt Arsenal dated 1875 - Serial 8417 E MILITARIA which screws off easily to

which screws off easily to inspect the interior

Bizen is a province with a long history of legendary schools of Japanese swordsmithing

and while it retains the pre-1941 leather tab

The knife features a double edged blade

Barrel Length: 7 3/4 inches

Original German WWI Reissued Mauser Model 1871 Infantry Rifle by Erfurt Arsenal dated 1875 - Serial 8417 E MILITARIA which screws off easily toOriginal 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 on the metalwork. It bears serial number 8417 E on the barrel, receiver, bolt, and just about every other part that would have a serial number, while smaller parts bear shortened number 17. That makes this a very nice "ALL