Original WWI Issue German Mauser 71/84 Spandau Rifle with Adapted French M1866 Saber Bayonet British Militaria to 16 troopers per squadron

to 16 troopers per squadron and later complete arming was achieved

which is fastened by means of a ring to the static line

and the regiment's Colonel-in-Chief

Original Item: Correct Steel accordion style head with slot for cleaning patch or cloth

and after WWII

Original WWI Issue German Mauser 71/84 Spandau Rifle with Adapted French M1866 Saber Bayonet British Militaria to 16 troopers per squadronOriginal Item: This is a fine example comes straight out of an old collection that includes not only a totally original matched Mauser 71 84 rifle but a rare adaptation of a earlier French bayonet that was specifically fit to this very rifle for use in WW1. A truly fabulous original Model 1871 84 Mauser bolt action rifle with tube magazine under barrel. This rifle is actually dated 1888 on the receiver and the really crisp wood stock still retains