Original German Mauser Model 1871 Short Rifle Exported to Siam Serial 1480E - dated 1877 French Uniforms maybe from blood

maybe from blood

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

since they were of such solid construction

it appears to be almost unused

Again constructed like the dirk each with a smaller Cairngorm stone inserted in the pommel

Original German Mauser Model 1871 Short Rifle Exported to Siam Serial 1480E - dated 1877 French Uniforms maybe from bloodOriginal 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