Original German Mauser Model 1871 Infantry Rifle by Amberg Arsenal dated 1877 - Matching Serial 7126 Russian Ordnance was one of the most

was one of the most well-known of all American Generals during WW2

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The leather brim and chin strap are in excellent condition

Original German Mauser Model 1871 Infantry Rifle by Amberg Arsenal dated 1877 - Matching Serial 7126 Russian Ordnance was one of the mostOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very 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, even on the wood stock. It bears serial number 17126 on the barrel, receiver, bolt, and just about every other part that would a serial number. We would consider this an "all matching"