Original German Mauser Model 1871/84 Rifle by Spandau Refurbished for "The Last Samurai" Movie - dated 1888 Russian Artillery often made by local blacksmiths

often made by local blacksmiths for the boys of 1861 to take to war

History of the M1917 Helmet The M1917 was the US Army's first modern combat helmet

with a couple of small tears to the leather sweatband

The crossguard retains some of the original silvering and has a fine patination

It measures just over 40 inches in overall length

Original German Mauser Model 1871/84 Rifle by Spandau Refurbished for "The Last Samurai" Movie - dated 1888 Russian Artillery often made by local blacksmithsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very interesting example of the Mauser Model 1871 84 rifle, the first Magazine rifle widely used by the German Empire. It shows quite a bit of wear on the metal components, while the stock looks to be brand new, and even has proof markings. However, these markings were replicated, and this rifle almost certainly is one used in the 2004 Tom Cruise Movie THE LAST SAMURAI, which was set during the Satsuma