German Gewehr 71 Mauser Rifle: Amberg Arsenal 1880

German Gewehr 71 Mauser Rifle: Amberg Arsenal 1880

Manufactured at Amberg Arsenal in 1880, complete with all matching numbers, and marked with the "Crown / L" proof for Ludwig II of Bavaria.  Butt plate tang is has unit marking for the Bavarian 17th Infantry Regiment.  Stock shows numerous dings and scrapes but remains solid.  Interior of the chamber and underside of the bolt that rested there in storage are nice and clean, but the exterior of the metal surfaces has a light coat of rust throughout from neglect and poor storage.  Bore is dirty but shows strong rifling.  

$200 - $300