Mauser Model 1889 Rifle : Belgian Army Accession Number: REL/05763

Description

Model 1889 Mauser bolt action rifle. Receiver stamped HOPKINS and ALLEN ARMS CO. NORWICH. CONN.U.S.A. The serial number is stamped on the barrel, receiver, stock, butt plate and bolt. It is complete with a cleaning rod and brown leather sling.

Contextual Description

This type of Mauser rifle is one of a batch ordered by the Belgian Goverment in exile in England during the First World War. These were the only Mauser rifles produced in America and examples are rare.

Details

Accession Number
REL/05763
Manufactured by
Hopkins & Allen Arms Co.
Classification
Technology
Object Type
Firearm
Measurement
Overall: 117.5 cm
Date Made
1918
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

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