I've just bought a Mauser Spandau arsenal 71/84. I don't have it in possession yet. I'll be gathering up a bullet mould, dies, and brass because I plan to shoot that wonderful antique.

As I go along I hope to have some useful advice from members of this forum. I know it will be a fun undertaking.

Here's my first question. It has a unit mark neatly engraved on the buttplate. Can anybody interpret the mark so I can know the meaning? Here's a look:

Thanks in advance. I think this unit mark adds a lot of personality to the rifle, so I really want to know its meaning.

More pics and discussion to follow as this develops. Please join in.

Curl