Original German Mauser Model 1871 Rifle made at Erfurt Arsenal dated 1881 - Serial 2371 Category_MG 34 Reciever Assembly Officially this was the Model

Officially this was the Model of 1801

It has clear current title

but it does show age and deterioration

collar pin

It was made for a Naval Japanese officer before WWII and is nicely signed by the blade maker

Original German Mauser Model 1871 Rifle made at Erfurt Arsenal dated 1881 - Serial 2371 Category_MG 34 Reciever Assembly Officially this was the ModelOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the Mauser Model 1871 Infantry Rifle, manufactured by the Erfurt Imperial Arsenal in Thuringia. It is covered with Imperial German inspection and acceptance markings, even on the wood stock, though those are faded. It bears serial number 2371 on the Barrel and Receiver, while the bolt components are marked with other numbers. Many other parts bear 2371, so most likely this was a rifle