[2] The Gewehr 71 is a conventional-looking bolt action chambered in 11mm using black powder cartridges. This short rifle was chambered to fire a unique 11.1537.5R cartridge, a trimmed down version of the full-power military cartridge. Meanings of most letter codes are given in captured German code books, but reliable records on number codes are not available and apparently were destroyed. The buttstock of this M71 Mauser is engraved with what is clearly the EN (Ejrcito Nationale; National Army) of the Argentine Army. I have an assortment of cases; Bertram, HDS, and even forty old Dominion cases (Dominion of Canada produced this ammo until, I think, the 50s or 60s). The 11mm Mauser (.43 Mauser) cartridges shown are original and not my reloads. The Protestant reformation, begun by Martin Luther boiled over into religious conflict in 1618, lasting 30 years. Some 300,000 were made by the kniglich Gewehrfabrik in Spandau. In August of 1876 the Karabiner M1871 approved for production to be issued to dragoons, hussars and lancers. In an M98, the ejector is fixed to the receiver, but in most other rifles, a spring-loaded plunger seated on the face of the bolt operates as the extractor. The German armed forces tested the Mauser K98. The Germans also used the M71 in its original 11mm configuration to arm its African troops through WWI. In 1896, both Loewe and Mauser came under the control of Deutsche Waffen-und Munitionsfabriken, A.-G. (German Arms and Ammunition Co., Inc.) abbreviated DWM. Original Item: Only One Available. For instance, in 1934, only two manufacturers made the K98, while in 1945, there were seven. The I.G. The most significant improvement was the addition of an 8 round tubular magazine in the forestock, loaded singly from the top with the bolt open. These were in addition to the Jgerbchse M1871s which also served in that role. This rifle was made in 1886 at the German Spandau factory, and is a piece of Mauser history. Korea in the late 19th Century was substantially dominated by Chinese and Japanese influence. Developed by Paul Mauser and his brother, Wilhelm, this single-shot blackpowder arm was superseded by a tubular-magazine repeater, the German Model 71/84. And as far afield as England, the National Arms & Ammunitions Co., Ltd., in Birmingham was also contracted to manufacture the M71. The Germans also issued a saw backed bayonet that is nearly identical to the standard M1871 sword bayonet except for its wood cutting serrations along its upper side. [1][5][6] The now well known Mauser "wing" type safety lever was developed for the Gewehr 71. Germany supplied them to the Boers fighting the British. This is a rifle for a Mauser collector. Like all M71 Mausers, the date of manufacture is on the right rear chamber flat. Description: Built on a scaled up Mauser 1871 . This exact system must have impressed the French as they adopted this system themselves for the M. 80 version of the M1874 M.80 French Gras upgrades. Mauser & Co. M1871 Mauser Infantry Rifle (Infanterie-Gewehr M1871). This also helps to identify how old the gun is. Have a exakt look to the film "The last samuray". Another collector passed away and the widow offered him the whole huge collection and was not interested in selling him only part. Revised September 21, 1999 This adoption, however, excluded Bavaria which had already adopted the M1869 Werder. smokeless-powder magazine rifle was developed by a government commission, and incorporated several action features of Mauser blackpowder rifles along with a modified version of the Austrian Mannlicher box magazine and the cartridge clip. Explore over 425 Million sold for prices with item details and images. The M1871 was the first successful rifle to come from the Mauser factory in Oberndorf, Germany. 98/22, made in Czechoslovakia, the M1924 Zhonsheng rifle made in China, the Karabinek wz. The Mauser Model 1871 adopted as the Gewehr 71 or Infanterie-Gewehr 71, or "Infantry Rifle 71" ("I.G.Mod.71" was stamped on the rifles themselves) was the first rifle model in a distinguished line designed and manufactured by Paul Mauser and Wilhelm Mauser of the Mauser company and later mass-produced at Spandau arsenal. [1], Paul Mauser developed his bolt-action rifle from 1867 to 1871. in. The Mauser Model 1871 was the Mauser brothers' first rifle and their first rifle to be adopted by an army. M1888 Commission Rifle. The original design was a single-shot. This army, the best disciplined and capable of Europe in the 1700s, was built by King Frederick Wilhelm I. The more than 300 independent states and principalities of the old Holy Roman Empire were reduced to 38. The impetus for accelerating development, however, was Prussias experience in the Franco-Prussian war in which for the first time Prussia went up against rifles far superior to their, During 187071, Germany extensively tested many different rifles, with the, The design is a split bridge, single shot, bolt action developed from the experimental MauserNorris of 1868 at the royal Wurttemberg Armory in Oberndorf, and very similar in functioning to the French Chasspot, forerunner of the, In the late 1860s, early 1870s, cartridge case integrity was always suspect, especially when using multi-part cartridge cases as the Germans did initially. Sight: Two part 400 m (435 yds) zero small flip-up leaf and a large leaf withgraduated from 500 m to 1,600 m (547 to 1,750 yds). Argentina procured a number of model types (Albini, Enfield, Berdan, Springfield, Whitney, Werndl) for extensive testing, but without making any of them the standard rifle. We have made every effort to make this site friendly to cellphone users, but it's really designed to be viewed with a larger screen. The Mauser bolt action system with its controlled feed is the most common. The 1898 model is 49.2 inches in length, long for a rifle, weighs nine pounds, and has a rotating bolt action that many other rifle manufacturers have since copied. (Infanterie Gewehr Model 1871) in Gothic script. When the law goes into effect, the state will be the 26th that recognizes the right. The Mauser brand still exists even though the Mauser brothers are long gone. Rifles produced at the Amberg factory in Bavaria for the Bavarian government are marked on the top chamber flat with a crown over Amberg and with a crown over L on the upper left chamber flat, denoting King Ludwig II of Bavaria (who reigned 1864-1886). 71. Amberg Arsenal frame marked JG M/71. The action was not based on its predecessor, the Dreyse needle gun which had seen service during the Franco-Prussian War of 187071, and which was found to have a number of weaknesses. It stayed in service until the end of 1945. The Model 1871 was used in conflicts long after it was obsolete. Meet The Mauser 98K: The Best Military Rifle Of All Time? In 1882, changes were made to the rear sight, the bolt-guide rib and the bolt-stop. The Chinese units used the old M71 while German forces used the M71/84. Both the old and new guns (designated M80/07) saw action in the Balkan Wars and World War I. The top of the receiver up forward, over the chamber . The Mauser Co. called its rifles and carbines original Mausers to distinguish them from those offered by other makers. Model 1871 Short Rifle (Jgerbchse M1871), Specifications& Statistics for the Model 1871 Short Rifle, Rear Sight: 200 m, 300m small leaf, to 1,600m with ladder up. However, the initial batch of ammunition that was sent with the rifles was incorrect and unusable in the guns. The success of the Mauser M71 spawned several notable customized variants purchased from Mauser by other nations, including the, The Mauser action would go on to be utilized in the 8mm, SHORT RIFLES, CARBINES & SPECIAL VERSIONS, Adopted on 18th January 1876, this was somewhat similar to the infantry rifle. Prussian carbines were made in Steyr and, independent of the Productionsgenossenschaft, the firm of Spangenberg & Sons in Suhl also produced carbines. Many other firms also produced the 98k and various other Mausers for the German military machine during the rearmament period and World War II. But even before its well-deserved retirement the M71 was getting attention around the world. Think of a semi-automatic pistol issued to U.S. military personnel during World War II, and the Model 1911A1 immediately comes to mind. Mauser Military Rifles Of The World by Robert Ball. The action included only a bolt guide rib as its single locking lug, locking forward of the receiving bridge. The serial number 5148B appears on virtually every component of this carbine, with some smaller parts just having the shortened 18. The bolt is removed by the simple expedient of lifting or removing the retainer washer. mm. Coats of Arms and other markings on Mauser turnbolt rifles and carbines are extremely varied. This rifle was developed by Paul Mauser and was provisionally adopted in December of 1871, however improvements were needed and it was officially adopted in February of 1872. [14] The converted M80/07 are often referred to as "uri Mausers" (-). They did however buy limited quantities of M71 Mausers, even though they would ultimately settle on the Remington in order to standardize both arms and ammunition. This was the opening of the Irish War of Independence ultimately resulting in the Irish free state (Eire) gaining its independence in 1922. The middle and right cartridges are correct, original, period made M71/84 and M71 Mauser cartridges. I paper patch this round because the originals were, and it does seem to help reduce fouling. This is a nice example of the Mauser Model 1871 Infantry Rifle, manufactured by Amberg Arsenal in what was then the kingdom of Bavaria in the German Empire. It shot a unique 11.1537.5mmR cartridge, a trimmed down version of the full-power military cartridge. These were used in action by the Volunteers in the Easter Rising of 1916, the insurrection aimed at ending British rule in Ireland. This is a very nice example of the Mauser Model 1871 Infantry Rifle, manufactured by the Erfurt Imperial Arsenal in Thuringia. 1 of 110,000. mm. Visit our Shopping Site pages and buy from us direct or visit our Books for Sale pages and buy research materials from one of our affiliates. What is the Value of your Mauser K98 Bolt-Action Rifle collectibles? Keen observers will note that the left cartridge is headstamped 43M (Mauser) below Dominion which is a Canadian cartridge manufacturer who produced selected black powder military cartridges until at least well into the 1950s. This Model 1871 Mauser has lots of markings on the metal & wood which adds to the historical value of the rifle. (Although the Kaiser in Prussia was the German emperor, the various German states like Bavaria retained their royal families and equipped their own armies according to imperial standards). In the first millennium A.D., Charlemagne (Charles the Great) conquered the heathen Saxons, converted them to Christianity, surprised attacks on the pope and ruled as the Emperor of all of Western Europe. [23] The M71 Jger rifles saw service in African theatre of World War I, being the standard rifle of the Schutztruppe. Sling swivels lay under the middle band and at the front of the trigger guard. Proceeds and commissions from these sales - in part - go towards the purchase of additional reference materials and acquisition expenses. The receiver has a large "1876" and a small "1877" on the right side of the receiver toward the rear, so I believe it was made in 1876. This was a devastating conflict that left an estimated half of the population of Germany killed by either war or starvation. [12], Various German arsenals and the Austrian company Steyr also manufactured the M71 rifle. The Mod.71, the subsequent I.G.Mod.71/84 and all their variations use a twopiece bolt. After that I tried a duplex load, adding 7 grains of IMR 4227 smokeless powder at the bottom of the case next to the primer, with 70 grains of Goex on top. In the late 1860s, early 1870s, cartridge case integrity was always suspect, especially when using multi-part cartridge cases as the Germans did initially. This conflict was the beginning of the rise of Prussia and the fabled Prussian army. An examination of an 1883 M71 further marked 1887 did not have these features, although the ejector and bolt stop screw retaining pin are standard features of the M1871/84. It is estimated that more than 1.8 million M71 Mausers, including rifles, some numbers of Jger (hunter) short rifles (Jgerbchse) and 80,000100,000 carbines for cavalry and auxiliary troops had been built and had gone out into the field. Colin Webster's research, published in, Argentine Mauser Rifles 1871-1959, documents Argentina's urgent 1892 contract to purchase 5,000 German M1888 Commission Rifles from Ludwig Loewe & Co. Model 1871 Carbine (Karabiner M1871; K Mod.71). Bismarck dismissed the Prussian parliament, cancelled the constitution and substantially built up the army. The Mod.71 Mauser is a rather plain and conventional looking bolt action single shot chambered in typical 11 millimeter. All serial numbers match. While the M71 infantry rifles were removed from front-line service as soon as M71/84 rifles became available (and even these did not stay in service very long once smokeless powder came on the scene in 1886), the Jgerbchse M71s remained in service with the German Gendarmen(police) as well as overseas with the Schtz-truppe units in German African colonial service to the 20th century. Identifying a Mauser rifle can be done with reference to the name of the manufacturer, the details of an import stamp, its caliber, the first few digits of its serial number, and the place where it was made. Whats so different about Mauser rifles compared to others? in. In 1884 the rifle would be produced with a tubular magazine inside the stock and be designated the Model 1871/84. For more on the Mauser Model 1871 see pages 117 to 119 of Joe Puleo's book, Bolt Action Military Rifles of the World. 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