Original Imperial German Mauser Model K.1871 Carbine by C.G. Haenel of Suhl with Bavarian Cypher Dated 1877 - Matching Serial 8297 Category_Spade Grip Assembly The original brown leather blade

The original brown leather blade washer is in place

indicating manufacture by Mauser Oberndorf

It also is marked with assembly number 911 on both parts of the blade release

Its first commanding officer

the territory held by Israel expanded significantly ("The Purple Line") : The West Bank (including East Jerusalem) from Jordan

Original Imperial German Mauser Model K.1871 Carbine by C.G. Haenel of Suhl with Bavarian Cypher Dated 1877 - Matching Serial 8297 Category_Spade Grip Assembly The original brown leather bladeOriginal 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