Original Imperial German Mauser Model 1871/84 Rifle by Spandau with Chinese Legation Marking - Serial 2160 U.S. Field Gear and Mk II* and were

and Mk II* and were modified to Mk III specifications

23rd November 1942 – 30th November 1943: Chef des Generalstabes 18

Cavalry braiding also runs down the opposite (button hole) flap

Copied from originals in the IMA collection this is exactly as was used with the legendary WW2 Garand rifle

Original Imperial German Mauser Model 1871/84 Rifle by Spandau with Chinese Legation Marking - Serial 2160 U.S. Field Gear and Mk II* and wereOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very interesting service worn example of the Mauser Model 1871 84 rifle, the first Magazine rifle widely used by the German Empire. At one time covered with Imperial German inspection and acceptance markings, many of these are now faded or completely worn away due to decades of use in service. The serial number 2160 is present on the barrel and receiver, while the other components are all non matching, or