Original German Mauser Model 1871 Bavarian Marked Infantry Rifle by Amberg dated 1879 - Serial 77041 Caps & Hats The blade also has the

The blade also has the usual light runner marks

The hilt is florally embossed including USN

By the end of the war that number would nearly double as the navy expanded to meet the threat posed by other European powers fighting alongside the Americans

Overall a fantastic condition Artillery NCO uniform tunic

and would have had a deadly effect in the enemy staging phases of most night actions

Original German Mauser Model 1871 Bavarian Marked Infantry Rifle by Amberg dated 1879 - Serial 77041 Caps & Hats The blade also has theOriginal 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 on the metalwork. It bears serial number 77041 on the barrel, receiver, bolt, and just about every other part that would have a serial number except for the butt plate and a few screws, which