Rare Imperial German M1871 Mauser Leather Ammo Pouch-1874/1877 Unit Marked LR88 For Sale

Up for sale is an exceptionally well-preserved, authentic Imperial German Army Model 1871 (M1871) Infantry Ammunition Pouch. This pouch was originally designed to hold 20 rounds of 11mm Mauser ammunition for the classic Model 71 rifle.

This particular specimen is a dream for militaria researchers, featuring clear, deeply struck historical markings:

• Flap Issue Stamps: Cleanly struck inside a rectangular border reading "L.R. 88." (Landwehr Infantry Regiment 88) over "I.B. 1877" (1st Battalion, issued 1877).

• Production Date: A bold, large 1874 manufacture/acceptance stamp remains clearly visible on the inner flap.

• Maker's Mark: Deeply die-stamped on the pouch body by "W.A. WOLF / FRANKF. A/M" (Frankfurt am Main).