Original German Mauser Model 1871 Rifle made at Erfurt Arsenal dated 1881 - Serial 2371 Category_MG 34 Reciever Assembly The stock does show some

The stock does show some cracks and past repairs

Officially this was the Model of 1801

She was launched on 18 March 1944

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

The hilt features a floral-like designs through the pommel

Original German Mauser Model 1871 Rifle made at Erfurt Arsenal dated 1881 - Serial 2371 Category_MG 34 Reciever Assembly The stock does show someOriginal 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