Original Imperial German Mauser Model K.1871 Carbine by ŒWG Steyr in Austria with Bavarian Regiment Marking Dated 1876 - Matching Serial 7745D Original Display Machine Guns The leather is still soft

The leather is still soft to the touch

The interior is nicely in red paint stenciled lettering

This example was French-made

They were later informed that he was being held as a POW in Taiwan Camp on Formosa

After only one year it was abandoned and the old cocking piece re-introduced

Original Imperial German Mauser Model K.1871 Carbine by ŒWG Steyr in Austria with Bavarian Regiment Marking Dated 1876 - Matching Serial 7745D Original Display Machine Guns The leather is still softOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great example of the Mauser Karabiner (Carbine) Model 1871, manufactured by the famous WG Steyr in Austria. These shorter versions are much 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 7745D appears on the barrel, receiver, all parts of the bolt, butt plate, barrel