Original German Mauser Model 1871 Bavarian Marked Infantry Rifle by Amberg dated 1879 - Serial 77041 U.S. Badges It was standardized as a

It was standardized as a bombardment group and redesignated the 509th Bombardment Group

however the zinc plating has worn off

Almost certainly brought back as a war souvenir by an English soldier after serving in one of the many African campaigns of the mid 19th century

Unlike most examples we have

for the purpose of validating the design's performance and viability

Original German Mauser Model 1871 Bavarian Marked Infantry Rifle by Amberg dated 1879 - Serial 77041 U.S. Badges It was standardized as aOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice 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 77041 on the barrel, receiver, bolt, and just about every other part that would have a serial number except for the butt plate and a few screws, which