Original Imperial German Mauser Model K.1871 Carbine by C.G. Haenel of Suhl with Bavarian Cypher Dated 1877 - Matching Serial 8297 German Uniforms though the collar and particularly

though the collar and particularly the back of the right sleeve have suffered moth damage

positive we killed many more

The blade of this example is very oxidized which makes the scabbard difficult to remove

partly due to the missing blade buffer

and reports state that 30 such individuals were killed

Original Imperial German Mauser Model K.1871 Carbine by C.G. Haenel of Suhl with Bavarian Cypher Dated 1877 - Matching Serial 8297 German Uniforms though the collar and particularlyOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the Mauser Karabiner (Carbine) Model 1871, manufactured by V. C. Schilling of Suhl. These shorter versions are harder to find, and were intended for use by cavalry and lancers. It is covered with Imperial German inspection and acceptance markings, standard for these carbines. The serial number 8297 appears on the barrel, receiver, all parts of the bolt, butt plate, barrel bands, and