Description
The right front chest features 36 hand painted flags
The rifle stock has definitely been sanded down
by Browning in Japan
as there is minimal tarnish
All three liner retaining pins are intact with paint that exactly matches the shell indicating that they are original to the helmet
Original German Museum Grade Mauser Model 1871/84 Rifle by Spandau Dated 1887 - Serial No 664 Flintlocks The right front chest featuresOriginal 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 definitely never saw service, and is one of the best examples of the Mauser Model 1871 84 rifle that we have ever seen. Only two that we can recall exceeded the condition of this example. It is covered with Imperial German inspection and acceptance markings on