Original German Mauser Model K.1871 Carbine by ŒWG Steyr Dated 1876 & 1877 - Serial No 2023 Royal Air Force Until the late 18th century

Until the late 18th century there were no critical innovations in the coat of arms design

The magazine is  marked MP41 on the bottom along maker logo

one of the units is serial number 11392

and you will mostly find both described as printed on oilcloth

so it is not as wide as originally issued

Original German Mauser Model K.1871 Carbine by ŒWG Steyr Dated 1876 & 1877 - Serial No 2023 Royal Air Force Until the late 18th centuryOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the Mauser Karabiner (Carbine) Model 1871, manufactured by WG Steyr in Austria. These shorter versions are harder to find, and were intended for use by cavalry and lancers. It is covered with Imperial German inspection and acceptance markings, standard for these rifles. The serial number 2023 appears on the receiver and barrel, while the bolt and many of the fittings are marked with