Original Imperial German Mauser Model 1871/84 Magazine Service Rifle by Spandau Dated 1888 - Matching Serial 8470 French Field Equipment though the main barrel has

though the main barrel has lost the leather cover unfortunately

The leather was original finished black

But you say we already knew that

The 403rd Squadron of the 43rd Group

The attached carrying rings are aluminum as well

Original Imperial German Mauser Model 1871/84 Magazine Service Rifle by Spandau Dated 1888 - Matching Serial 8470 French Field Equipment though the main barrel hasOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice service used example of the Mauser Model 1871 84 rifle, the first Magazine rifle widely used by the German Empire. The rifle is covered with Imperial German inspection and acceptance markings. The serial number 8470 or shortened number 70 appear on almost every component of the rifle, making this a very nice "ALL MATCHING" example! The receiver is dated 1888. on the right and marked I. G. Mod. 71