A German Mauser Model 1871/84 Bolt Action Rifle by Spandau 1888, .43 calibre, numbered 8894, the 81cm blued steel barrel with hinged ladder rear sight, numbered and stamped with crown over Spandau, crowned F.W., the receiver stamped JG Mod.71/84 and 1888, with tubular magazine set within the fore-end of the stock, the bolt handle stamped 2553, walnut three band full stock with steel sling swivels and cleaning rod, the butt stamped with two cartouches, the steel butt plate tang stamped B2R/10.82