Original German Mauser Model 1871 Rifle by Gebrüder Mauser dated 1876 - Matching Serial 56D Category_MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly - Waterproof waxed fabric

- Waterproof waxed fabric

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Original German Mauser Model 1871 Rifle by Gebrüder Mauser dated 1876 - Matching Serial 56D Category_MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly - Waterproof waxed fabricOriginal 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