Next to that looks like a branch with leaves on it. there is a very small design which I cannot make out Next to that are the letters IC. Made in W.-Germany Also just above the Ser. On the receiver it has Carl Walther Waffenfabrilk Uim/Do. (Yes, I know there is a little paperback that would insist I am wrong, but I would insist they are wrong!) Value on this model in brown patina condition is probably around $500.00. However, the blocks were considered to be interchangeable, and are an example of accepted mixing of parts done either at time of manufacture or while in use. The '1873' date you mention is on the breechblock, and is slightly unusual, as they generally used blocks marked 'Model 1884' by this time. Yours is definitely a Model 1888, the most common of all rod-bayonet rifles, as confirmed by the serial number and inspection cartouche date. Scott- Thanks for the additional info on this rifle (first asked about as question 807 in September 1997). As I mentioned before it was my late Uncle's and is in excellent condition. Why does this '1873' model have this style bayonet. The tip has a pencil tip with a cross in it. The rifle is marked as a Model 1873 but it has the round pencil type bayonet. The rear sight is a Buffington -third variation. The barrel markings are as follows v p p. 45-70 Rod Bayonet Rifleįurther info on #807 SWP cartouche on stock. If you have a question about firearms and you want it posted on this page click here.Ĭlick here to go to the question and answer monthly index.Ĭlick here to go to the question and answer subject index.

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