Original Excellent Imperial German Mauser Model 1871/84 Magazine Service Rifle by Spandau Dated 1887 - Matching Serial 9603 Japanese Antique Guns The blade is mostly blunt

The blade is mostly blunt

Most Japanese Americans who fought in World War II were Nisei

There are even bullion fringes embroidered onto the flags in the design

Tsuka (crossguard)

the German company Ludwig Loewe obtained a 7-year manufacturing license from Maxim

Original Excellent Imperial German Mauser Model 1871/84 Magazine Service Rifle by Spandau Dated 1887 - Matching Serial 9603 Japanese Antique Guns The blade is mostly bluntOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent barely used example of the Mauser Model 1871 84 rifle, the first Magazine rifle widely used by the German Empire. While not quite "Museum Grade", it only shows light storage wear and some staining, and does not appear to have ever been issued. The rifle is covered with Imperial German inspection and acceptance markings, which have been highlighted with white to make them more visible. The serial