Original German Museum Grade Mauser Model 1871/84 Rifle by Spandau Dated 1887 - Serial No 1122 German Uniforms Hard fighting still lay ahead

Hard fighting still lay ahead

of Major General Maxwell Taylor's 101st Airborne Division

so it reads 99 Type

medal ribbons as follows: American Campaign military ribbon

but could easily be replaced with a period correct reproduction

Original German Museum Grade Mauser Model 1871/84 Rifle by Spandau Dated 1887 - Serial No 1122 German Uniforms Hard fighting still lay aheadOriginal Item: Only One Available. "Museum Grade" is not a term that we use often at all, so we do not use it lightly. However there is no better description for the condition of this rifle. It is the best example of the Mauser Model 1871 84 rifle that we have ever seen. It is covered with Imperial German inspection and acceptance markings on the metal work, almost as crisp as the day it was made. These have all been hi lighted with white so they