Original Imperial German Mauser Model 1871/84 Shortened Rifle by Danzig Arsenal Dated 1887 - Serial 3389 Chinese Militaria - Book Thunder from heaven

- Book Thunder from heaven page 19 which shows Gill in a group photos as a member of the 507th HQ Company

Its no wonder a supply officer was able to trade to get a very desirable V42 Marine Raiders knife

with a lovely speckled patina of age

as it looks to us to be a genuine article

This is a set of four Great War Imperial German one piece cylindrical aerial darts with pointed tip and four grooved fins in the shaft offered in very good to excellent condition

Original Imperial German Mauser Model 1871/84 Shortened Rifle by Danzig Arsenal Dated 1887 - Serial 3389 Chinese Militaria - Book Thunder from heavenOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very interesting example of the Mauser Model 1871 84 rifle, the first Magazine rifle widely used by the German Empire. It looks to have been carried in service for a long time, but was not actually used very much. Additionally, it was for some reason shortened by 9 inches from the muzzle back, and fitted with a very nice bead front sight on a ramp. The middle barrel band was removed, the magazine shortened,