Original German Mauser Model 1871/84 Magazine Rifle by Amberg Arsenal Dated 1887 - Serial No 27504 Headgear In 1877 Colonel Frederick Le

In 1877 Colonel Frederick Le Mesurier of the Royal Artillery proposed a gun in 2 parts which would be screwed together

His other great victories were at the Battle of Aboukir Bay

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however the 1st Life Guards did take part in the great battle that finally defeated Napoleon Bonaparte in 1815 so it might just have been there

Original German Mauser Model 1871/84 Magazine Rifle by Amberg Arsenal Dated 1887 - Serial No 27504 Headgear In 1877 Colonel Frederick LeOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice example of the Mauser Model 1871 84 rifle, which is covered with Imperial German and Bavarian inspection and acceptance markings on the metal work, though they are a bit worn in places. The serial number 27504 appears on the barrel, butt plate, and receiver, while the barrel bands, butt plate, and many screws and other parts have shortened number 04. The bolt has non matching number 20295, most likely