Original Museum Grade Imperial German Mauser Model 1871/84 Rifle by Spandau Dated 1888 - Matching Serial 7302 Sharps Rifle They were designed to last

They were designed to last for two years and be replaced after they quit working

which extends about 43" beyond the bottom of the flag

The result reflected a mixture of Edson's and Carlson's ideas

Official report from Lieutenant Lefèvre

A set of five genuine German WWII military identity discs (aka

Original Museum Grade Imperial German Mauser Model 1871/84 Rifle by Spandau Dated 1888 - Matching Serial 7302 Sharps Rifle They were designed to lastOriginal Item: Only One Available. "Museum Grade" is not a term that we use often at all, so we do not use it lightly. However there is no better description for the condition of this rifle. It definitely never saw service, and is one of the best examples of the Mauser Model 1871 84 rifle that we have ever seen. Only one or two that we can recall exceeded the condition of this example. It is covered with Imperial German inspection and acceptance