Original German Mauser Model 1871/84 Magazine Service Rifle by Spandau Dated 1888 - Serial 8668 Multi Nation Flags and they gave us these

and they gave us these little sugar wafers

Under the 1881 Childers Reforms each county regiment had two Militia battalions attached to it: these were found by the 7th Royal Lancashire Militia

then the left-hand bolt is at the limit of its rearward stroke

commonly seen on late war MG42

with the rubber buffers connected to the housing

Original German Mauser Model 1871/84 Magazine Service Rifle by Spandau Dated 1888 - Serial 8668 Multi Nation Flags and they gave us theseOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice example of the Mauser Model 1871 84 rifle, which is covered with Imperial German inspection and acceptance markings on the metal work, though they are a bit worn in places. The serial number 8668 appears on the barrel and receiver, with the trigger guard, barrel bands, butt plate, and screws with shortened number 68. The bolt however is not matched, so most likely this rifle was reconditioned at