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IMPERIAL GERMAN Spandau Arsenal Model 71/84 Rifle
Guns International #: 101077154 Seller's Inventory #: 6132
Category: Antique Rifles - Cartridge - Military Rifles - Non-US
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
IMPERIAL GERMAN Spandau Arsenal Model 71/84 Rifle
Very Nice Antique & Unit Marked Made Circa 1886
Here we present an antique Mauser Gewehr Model 1871/84 Imperial German Rifle, made circa 1886 at the Arsenal at Spandau in Berlin. With the Franco-Prussian War recently decided, each of the combatants went right to work replacing their single-shot breech-loading rifles that had utilized paper cartridges (namely the Dreyse on the German side). These were found to be highly inefficient and unreliable with ammunition still vulnerable to moisture. Along came Peter Paul Mauser, a rising star in the Prussian small arms industry. He and his brother Wilhelm developed what was to become their first successful bolt action military rifle, adopted as the Infanterie-Gewehr Model 1871 in 1872. When the design was updated to include the 8-round tubular magazine (designed by Alfred von Kropatschek) in 1884, it became a repeater known as the Model 1871/84. It was a great success and was adopted en masse by the Prussian military, as well as many other nations.
Its groundbreaking technology was soon eclipsed by their opponent, the French, as they developed the first smokeless powder cartridge and rifle in 1886, the 8mm Model 1886 Lebel, causing Germany to quickly develop and adopt a new rifle. However, the Mausers were just getting started, and would soon dominate the world’s firearm industry.
This rifle was utilized in the suppression of the Abushiri Revolt in Eastern Africa, one of Imperial Germany’s colonial holdings. It is interesting to note that while this model’s service life was cut relatively short for front line use, it continued to see service in the German Navy and behind the lines all the way through World War I. Some of these rifles were also smuggled into Ireland for use in the Easter Rebellion of 1913.
Markings abound on this rifle. The top of the receiver is marked “CROWN/SPANDAU/CROWN/F.W.” is marked “J. G. MOD. 71/84” The right side of the frame is dated “1886”. The butt plate is marked “3G.G.R./E.2.30”. The brass muzzle cap is spring-loaded so that it must be pressed and twisted to remove. The very front is marked “BLR/13.58”.
The overall condition is near fine. The metal surfaces have been refinished with care of the markings. The markings are clear and legible. The bore is shiny bright with sharp rifling. The stock is in very good condition. The action on this rifle is excellent. Here is a very early Mauser designed bolt action rifle for your collection!
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 31 inches.
Caliber: 11mm x 60R (Black powder)
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1250
#6132
SOLD
Antique: Yes