Original Imperial German WWI Model 1915 n/A Ball Hand Fragmentation Inert Grenade - Kugelhandgranate Martini-Henry Rifles so most likely this rifle

so most likely this rifle was reconditioned at arsenal in 1901

It is also marked just under the magazine feed mechanism with:

if not completely waterproof

STOCK NUMBER 9714000

Original Imperial German WWI Model 1915 n/A Ball Hand Fragmentation Inert Grenade - Kugelhandgranate Martini-Henry Rifles so most likely this rifleOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Kugelhandgranate ("ball hand grenade") is the name given to several models of hand thrown fragmentation grenades manufactured in WWI Germany. This example is known as the Model 1915 n A (neuer Art = newer model). In 1915 this simplified fragmentation pattern of the 1913 Kugel grenade had been adopted, in order to reduce production time. The only difference was the grooved pattern on the top and bottom of the