This is an example of Germany's first infantry repeating rifle. Blade and folding ladder sights, barrel marked "crown/F.W." and "crown/SPANDAU" on the chamber flats, and the receiver marked "I.G. Mod. 71/84." on the left and "1888." on the right. Matching numbers are present on most of the metal components, including the majority of the individual screws. Smooth straight grip stock, with front sling swivel and a flat buttplate.

Excellent with 97% plus original blue finish with only a few small patches of brown patina on the mostly bright buttplate. The re-oiled very fine wood shows a few light handling marks and crisp cartouches. Mechanically excellent.