Guessing after perusing some ref. - M.1871-84 Mauser, 11 mm References: Websters Dictionary -> Spandau - A west scection of Berlin, Germany See -> Mauser Military Rifles of the World by Rober W.D. Ball (bookstore) See -> Imported Military Firearms 1866-1899 by Steve Frey 404-982-9148, can also be purchased from
www.empirearms.com Imported in the 1960's and sold for about $15. In excellent shape today about $300. '... when found in EX conditioon, is the Michelle Pfieffer of surplus firearms. ...' (Whoops, US info., you are in Canada)
: I found an old rifle in my basement and wonder if anyone could tell me : anything about it. It has the name SPANDAU on it and also the initials FW. : It also says (I think) JCMOD 71/84. It is a bolt action and by the bolt : lever it says 1887. It has a tall flip up back sight and the wooden stock : goes nearly the whole length of the gun. : Thanks : John
