Original German Mauser Model 1871 Rifle made at Erfurt Arsenal dated 1881 - Serial 2371 French Helmets This example is in excellent

This example is in excellent condition and measures approximately 77 inches in overall length

- Bronze Star Medal Ribbon

Per Wardell’s own account

bayonet frog

while still working as a bellman

Original German Mauser Model 1871 Rifle made at Erfurt Arsenal dated 1881 - Serial 2371 French Helmets This example is in excellentOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the Mauser Model 1871 Infantry Rifle, manufactured by the Erfurt Imperial Arsenal in Thuringia. It is covered with Imperial German inspection and acceptance markings, even on the wood stock, though those are faded. It bears serial number 2371 on the Barrel and Receiver, while the bolt components are marked with other numbers. Many other parts bear 2371, so most likely this was a rifle