71 Mauser Regimental Markings

[rescuerandy2]

Good Evening. Just secured an 1873 71 Mauser and would like to know the unit. The markings are: B2P over E.3.118. Thanks, Randy

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[Patrick Chadwick]

B2P = 2nd Pioneer Bataillion
E.3.118 = Ersatz-Bataillion, 3rd Company, weapon No. 118