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

This is a fine and utterly unique Naval captain's weapon very possibly dating to the American Revolution and offers tremendous research potential

This example is missing some leather at the tip

Also included are matching 3/4 length pants in size medium

This example features a tube (or barrel) that is bronze

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