Original German Mauser Model 1871 Infantry Rifle by Amberg Arsenal dated 1877 - Matching Serial 7126 Japanese Navy They also both have sliding

They also both have sliding safeties

There is a tailor's label on the interior neck which is named and denotes 2nd Battalion

Research of the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery shows that their main service to the empire during the late Victorian period was during the 2nd Boer War in South Africa

in the Marine Corps

Due to the large amount of wear on the rifle

Original German Mauser Model 1871 Infantry Rifle by Amberg Arsenal dated 1877 - Matching Serial 7126 Japanese Navy They also both have slidingOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the Mauser Model 1871 Infantry Rifle, manufactured by Amberg Arsenal in what was then the kingdom of Bavaria in the German Empire. It is covered with Imperial German inspection and acceptance markings, even on the wood stock. It bears serial number 17126 on the barrel, receiver, bolt, and just about every other part that would a serial number. We would consider this an "all matching"