Original German Mauser Model 1871 Infantry Rifle by Amberg Arsenal dated 1878 - Matching Serial No 41169 MG 08-15 Maxim who said that the weapons

who said that the weapons were insufficiently tested and refused the request

the 507th was attached to the 82nd Airborne along with the 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment

The blade is free of any rust or pitting

This example is missing some leather at the tip

Original German Mauser Model 1871 Infantry Rifle by Amberg Arsenal dated 1878 - Matching Serial No 41169 MG 08-15 Maxim who said that the weaponsOriginal 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, even on the wood stock. It bears serial number 41169 on the Barrel, Receiver, Bolt, Butt plate, and in other places as well as the shorter 1169. We would definitely consider this an "all