Original German Mauser Model 1871 Infantry Rifle by ŒWG Steyr in Austria - Serial No. 1580U Manufacture Type_Original Items - 1943 Dated Field Service

- 1943 Dated Field Service Postcard

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After conducting occupation duty the 513th Parachute Infantry Regiment returned to the United States on 1945-09-14 and was inactivated on the same date at Camp Myles Standish

each one slightly different

especially on the lower portion of the scabbard

Original German Mauser Model 1871 Infantry Rifle by ŒWG Steyr in Austria - Serial No. 1580U Manufacture Type_Original Items - 1943 Dated Field ServiceOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the Mauser Model 1871 Infantry Rifle, manufactured by the famous WG Steyr in Austria. It is covered with Imperial German inspection and acceptance markings on the metalwork. It bears serial number 1580U on the barrel, receiver, bolt, and just about every other part that would have a serial number except for the bolt washer and a few screws, which are non matching. These were probably