Original German Mauser Model 1871 Short Rifle Exported to Siam Serial 1480E - dated 1877 French Uniforms since they were of such

since they were of such solid construction

One of our very last and our very best

and the chamber was adapted to fire the new Mk VII High Velocity spitzer

Due to the Swiss Federal Council's early 1866 decision to equip the army with a breechloading repeating rifle

Original German Mauser Model 1871 Short Rifle Exported to Siam Serial 1480E - dated 1877 French Uniforms since they were of suchOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the Mauser Model 1871 Infantry Rifle, manufactured in 1877. It bears serial number 1480E on the Barrel and Receiver, with a matching bolt. After service in Germany, it was exported to Siam, known today as Thailand. There it was shortened by about 8 inches, with the front fitting removed so it could no longer mount a bayonet. There are theories regarding this being due to the shorter