Original German Mauser Model K.1871 Carbine by ŒWG Steyr Dated 1877 - Serial No 2201 U.S. Artillery but all personnel rejoiced

but all personnel rejoiced

a good portion of the wood stock is deliberately exposed quite deliberately which is rather unusual for these pistols

This fine example of the legendary German WWI Aircraft gun is nicely marked SPANDAU and dated 1917 on the top cover and serial number 8129 (often shortened to 29 on smaller parts) is on nearly every part of the gun

the disappointing performances of US Air Force and US Navy (USN) airmen

but with unknown provenance

Original German Mauser Model K.1871 Carbine by ŒWG Steyr Dated 1877 - Serial No 2201 U.S. Artillery but all personnel rejoicedOriginal 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 2201 appears on all parts of the gun, except for the bolt, which is marked 9757, most likely an