April 9th & 10th Premier Firearms Sale (MFIRE)
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/9/2016
Caliber 11x60 mm, Barrel length 33.56". This Model 1871 was manufactured in 1877 and is dated on right side. Manufactured at the Amberg Arsenal. Barrel, frame, stock, and rear barrel band are 12172, bolt is 82340. Top of buttplate is stamped "B2 AF 10130". Right side of stock is stamped "1 13". Stock has imperial stamps at the heel. Middle barrel band is stamped "4.934". This rifle was officially adopted by Prussia on February 14, 1872. This rifle has a storied history. Features a full length walnut stock, no handguard, three barrel bands, original rod, military sight, straight bolt, brass trigger guard and sling swivels. Rifle was finished in the white and is now a soft grey patina. Stock is excellent with a couple minor dings. Rifle also comes with an original bayonet with brass handle manufactured by Simson Suhl. The handguard and brass throat on scabbard have matching number 17.R.1.56. Bayonet and scabbard are in excellent condition. Strong, clean, rifled bore. Perfect action. Extremely fine condition early rifle with nearly all matching numbers.