Original German Museum Grade Mauser Model 1871/84 Rifle by Spandau Dated 1887 - Serial No 664 19th Century referring to the Minister of

referring to the Minister of Public Enlightenment and Propaganda

with serial number 265 stamped onto the frame

but never one quite like this one

Helmet has a short brown leather visor stitched to front and stitched on

Original German Museum Grade Mauser Model 1871/84 Rifle by Spandau Dated 1887 - Serial No 664 19th Century referring to the Minister ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. "Museum Grade" is not a term that we use often at all, so we do not use it lightly. However there is no better description for the condition of this rifle. It definitely never saw service, and is one of the best examples of the Mauser Model 1871 84 rifle that we have ever seen. Only two that we can recall exceeded the condition of this example. It is covered with Imperial German inspection and acceptance markings on