Original German Mauser Model 1871 Japanese-marked Shortened Rifle by Gebr. Mauser dated 1873 Antique Wheellock Firearms which still exists to this

which still exists to this day as a maker of fine hats

through the bottom of the last finger loop

The pistol's formal designation as of 1940 was Automatic Pistol

and James Lindquist

Original German Mauser Model 1871 Japanese-marked Shortened Rifle by Gebr. Mauser dated 1873 Antique Wheellock Firearms which still exists to thisOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very interesting example of the Mauser Model 1871 rifle, manufactured at Oberndorf am Neckar by rare maker Gebrder Mauser. This could be a rifle that Paul Mauser himself worked on. It has the standard Imperial German inspection and acceptance markings, even on the wood stock. These are however somewhat faint, as the metalwork and stock are quite worn. The receiver is dated 1873 as well as 1875 behind the