Original German Mauser Model 1871 Bavarian Regt. Marked Infantry Rifle by Amberg dated 1877 - Matching Serial 389 Empire Edged Weapons Hicks and crew flew one

Hicks and crew flew one more mission in December and three in January before their last on January 17th

measuring 6" tall including mouthpiece

5 months after the start of the war

Outer sole width: 4"

Original German Mauser Model 1871 Bavarian Regt. Marked Infantry Rifle by Amberg dated 1877 - Matching Serial 389 Empire Edged Weapons Hicks and crew flew oneOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic early example of the Mauser Model 1871 Infantry Rifle, manufactured by Amberg Arsenal in what was then the kingdom of Bavaria in the German Empire. It is covered with Imperial German inspection and acceptance markings on the metalwork. It bears serial number 389 on the barrel, receiver, bolt, barrel bands, and rear sight, with shortened number 89 present on many other components. That makes this a