Original German Mauser Model 1871 Cavalry Carbine by ŒWG Steyr Dated 1876 - Matching Serial No 5418B Japanese Edged Weapons We can dispel the myth

We can dispel the myth that they were private purchase knives

as listed on monument at Tennessee Pass)

original lining

though it has been polished over the years

Original German Mauser Model 1871 Cavalry Carbine by ŒWG Steyr Dated 1876 - Matching Serial No 5418B Japanese Edged Weapons We can dispel the mythOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of the Mauser Model 1871 Carbine, which is covered with Imperial German inspection and acceptance markings on the metal work. The serial number 5148B appears on virtually every component of this carbine, with some smaller parts just having the shortened 18. The bolt handle is the correct "down turned" cavalry version, that would avoid getting wrapped in the horses tack. The receiver is