Original German Mauser Model 1871/84 Magazine Service Rifle by Spandau Dated 1886 - Serial 8494 MG 42 "holed" magazine housing and now

"holed" magazine housing and now with wonderful simulated MP 38 fluted original de-milled display receiver and fitted with the MP 38 upgraded "push/pull" safety bolt handle

On 27 September the attack resumed with an artillery barrage

Condition very good to excellent

and reaching the Roer by the end of the month

The tabar (also called tabarzin

Original German Mauser Model 1871/84 Magazine Service Rifle by Spandau Dated 1886 - Serial 8494 MG 42 "holed" magazine housing and nowOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice service used example of the Mauser Model 1871 84 rifle, which was most likely reissued for use in WWI. It is covered with Imperial German inspection and acceptance markings on the metal work. The serial number 8494 appears on the barrel, receiver, while the rest of the numbers do not match, typical of rifles reconditioned for WWI use. The rear sight was also replaced with a Gewehr 1888 sight, most