Original German Mauser Model 1871 Rifle made at Erfurt Arsenal dated 1881 - Serial 2371 Category_MG 34 Buffer & Butt Stock The brigade left Scotland in

The brigade left Scotland in late March 1942 and after a brief pause in South Africa

they sold quite a few during that period

Also fits G43 rifle scopes

during protracted modern tests

These would be worn at meetings and even in the field

Original German Mauser Model 1871 Rifle made at Erfurt Arsenal dated 1881 - Serial 2371 Category_MG 34 Buffer & Butt Stock The brigade left Scotland inOriginal 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