Original German Mauser Model K.1871 Carbine by Spandau Arsenal Dated 1878 - Serial No 3617 MG 34 Buffer & Butt Stock with boat's name and captain

with boat's name and captain listed underneath:

which are marked 20 / 25 / 30

prevented that from happening

Before you ask how could this have been done if the canteen was produced in 1945

Original German Mauser Model K.1871 Carbine by Spandau Arsenal Dated 1878 - Serial No 3617 MG 34 Buffer & Butt Stock with boat's name and captainOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the Mauser Karabiner (Carbine) Model 1871, manufactured by Spandau Arsenal in Berlin. 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 3617 appears on all parts of the gun except for the nose cap which is marked 6139. Most likely