Original German Mauser Model 1871 Rifle by Gebrüder Mauser dated 1876 - Matching Serial 56D Original Machine Guns requiring a snap hook on

requiring a snap hook on each end of the sling

The M1871 bayonet has an unusual brass grip with diagonal serrations on the right grip

The NSDAP decal is 95+%complete

mud and cold North Winds

The small brass trigger guard (correct for this model) has a pleasing aged patina

Original German Mauser Model 1871 Rifle by Gebrüder Mauser dated 1876 - Matching Serial 56D Original Machine Guns requiring a snap hook onOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful example of the Mauser Model 1871 rifle, manufactured at Oberndorf am Neckar by rare maker Gebrder Mauser. This could be a rifle that Paul Mauser himself worked on. It is covered with Imperial German inspection and acceptance markings, even on the wood stock. The serial number 56D appears on almost all parts of the gun, even the barrel bands, nose cap, and many of the screws. Only the bolt