Original Imperial German Garde Regiment Marked Mauser M1871/84 Rifle by Spandau Dated 1887 - Matching Serial 3421 MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly Much original blue

Much original blue

Chinstrap is absent but retains brass Indian Wars era Eagle buttons

The classic book GUNS by DUDLEY POPE in 1965 features just such a Rampart Gun at the opening of chapter Two on page 25 "The arrival of the Gun"

though the green finish has worn off

The grip ferrule has the classic "Oak leaves and Acorns" design

Original Imperial German Garde Regiment Marked Mauser M1871/84 Rifle by Spandau Dated 1887 - Matching Serial 3421 MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly Much original blueOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the Mauser Model 1871 84 rifle the first Magazine rifle widely used by the German Empire. The rifle is covered with Imperial German inspection and acceptance markings. The serial number 3421 or shortened number 21 appear on almost every component of the rifle, making this a very nice "ALL MATCHING" example! The rifle was issued to front line service for a time, as indicated by the