Original German Mauser Model K.1871 Carbine by ŒWG Steyr Dated 1876 & 1877 - Serial No 2023 Russian Uniforms the Pilot's Badge had a

the Pilot's Badge had a silver wreath

AH changed the name of the badge from SA-Sportabzeichen (SA Sports Badge) to SA-Wehrabzeichen (SA-Defence Badge)

the trigger guard was made significantly larger

without a serial number

high quality”

Original German Mauser Model K.1871 Carbine by ŒWG Steyr Dated 1876 & 1877 - Serial No 2023 Russian Uniforms the Pilot's Badge had aOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the Mauser Karabiner (Carbine) Model 1871, manufactured by WG Steyr in Austria. These shorter versions are harder to find, and were intended for use by cavalry and lancers. It is covered with Imperial German inspection and acceptance markings, standard for these rifles. The serial number 2023 appears on the receiver and barrel, while the bolt and many of the fittings are marked with