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ARGENTINE MAUSER IG 1871 Steyr OWG, "EN" MARKED, MATCHING PRISTINE MIRROR BORE only 500 bought by BUENOS AIRES, RARE
Guns International #: 101412536 Seller's Inventory #: Arg71EN
Category: Military Rifles - Non-US - Mauser Rifles - Military
Seller's Information
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Seller: MAUSER SHOP
Company: MAUSER SHOP LLC; Lic # 9-81-XXX-XX-XX-02301
Member Since: 7/6/19
State: Montana
Zip: 59754
Country: United States
Phone: (406) 684-5055
Number of Active Listings: 16
Total Number of Listings: 47
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
NO returns. Ship Handguns via Fex Ex Express; Long guns via Fed Ex ground. Ship to FFL or C&R eligible (IF ATF and Local Reg allows). See T&C
Payment Types Accepted: Bank cashier's certified check or USPS MO
Description:
SOLD This is 1 OF THE 500 "E.N." marked ARGENTINE Infantry Mauser IG Mod 71 made by OWG at Steyr purchased by the BUENOS AIRES Province; Single Shot Bolt Action 11.1mm cal, 33" barrel in excellent shape; PRISTINE MIRROR BRIGHT LIKE NEW BORE, CLEAN BOLT FACE; well documented by Ralph Cobb's article as well as Eduardo's Fontenla's and also mentioned in the book "Bayonetas de la Republica Argentina" and "Remington Rolling Block Military Rifles of the World" by George Lyman.
Make this Beauty yours! You won't be disapointed!
ANTIQUE; NO FFL needed. It ships DIRECTLY to your home (residential has a bit higher shipping rate, also consider length and weight please). This Rifle is from my own personal collection.
The IG 71 Steyr manufactured is the most rare variety, as the IG 71 marked "Spandau" and "Amberg" are the most commonly encountered. The Mod.71 is the first rifle firing metallic center fire cartridges produced on an assembly line basis. This I.G. (InfanterieGewehr) Mod 71 was manufactured in 1873 by OWG (Oesterreichische Waffenfabriks-Gesellschaft) at Steyr. The rebellious province of Buenos Aires purchased 500 Mauser I.G. Mod71 rifles from Steyr. After the federal army put down the rebellion, these Mausers were reissued to loyal national guard units. Because of the unique design of the Patrone M.71's case head and rim, 11x58R Spanish ammunition could not be used with it.
Special note about the "E.N." marking as a distinguishing characteristic:
The "E.N." marking means EJERCITO NACIONAL . The rifle exhibits the "E.N." marking on the top part of the hexagon barrel after the OEWG marking forward the receiver as well as a matching "E.N." cartouche shown on the right side buttstock. I had observed the same exact "E.N." marking on a very few I.G. 71 (OWG) as well as a few 1871 Argentine Remington Rolling Block Rifles and Carbines and one bayonet; although there is also documentation of the "E.N." marking on a I.G. 71 Amberg as well as on a few Argentine Grass and Werndl rifles. More documentation about the "E.N." marking can be found in the book "Bayonetas de la Republica Argentina" by Albino and Sufriti; the book "Remington Rolling Block Military Rifles of the World" by George Lyman, articles by Eduardo Fontenla and by Ralph Cobb. The "EN" is also observed on the Argentine 1891 rifles on the side of the receiver underneath the bolt release/stop
Interesting note about rifling: The depth of the rifling grooves in the I.G.Mod.71 is double the depth of the I.G.Mod.71/84.
Condition: Excellent condition showing well defined CRISP markings, the highly Gothic script bearing: I.G. (InfanterieGewehr) Mod. 71 on the left side rear receiver; there is a Monarch's Cypher which could be F.W. (Fredrik Wilhelm of Prussia), on the barrel the top flat is marked "OEWG; E.N."Numbers match on most and all important components including receiver, barrel, different components of the bolt, barrel bands; there just a very few screws and buttplate not matching. Metal finish in great condition with bluing loss mixed with even pleasing patina, toning aging spots throughout.. Usual scratches, handling marks but NO PITTING, NO RUST noted above woodline. The bolt and receiver in the white as it should be. Brass trigger guard with little toning even patina. Bolt with the same patina described matching other medal parts. The bolt face is CLEAN, WITHOUT a ring around the firing pin hole (as normally encountered).
For a black powder rifle, the BORE on this rifle is PRISTINE, MORROR BRIGHT, very shiny, very smooth, I could say like "NEW, unfired" (not sure if test fired; fire very very little or unfired) with excellent rifling. Front barrel band has the bayonet lug provision. Rifle includes the original cleaning rod. The woodstock has a beautiful brownish-reddish tone with a beautiful tiger stripe grain with the "EN" cartouche. The stock is solid and has original finish with NO CRCAKS, NO GAUGES, NO CHIPS, NO REPAIRS, but has some small holes like a brass plate was once attached, (as I have seen in other Argentine rifles), some normal handling marks, dings, scratches (specially on left bottom), tiny bruises. I think this rifle was issued and the officer carved his initials on the left side of the buttstock (again as I observed in some rifles) giving it history and character. It shows nice deep cartouches-inspection marks . Right side buttstock has the "E.N." cartouche matching the "E. N." marking on the barrel. Action is mechanically smooth and tight. Book pictures for reference only.
An EXTREMELY RARE ARGENTINE Mauser IG 71 OWG-Steyr with the "E.N." marking and cartouche; MATCHING NUMBERS, PRISTINE BORE, CLEAN BOLT FACE, in great shape that will make an OUSTANDING advance addition to your Mauser collection; Vey hard to improve upon!
Please e-mail with any questions or more pictures to ms18911909gmail or text my Cell: 912-659-1404. Please see other listings. I can combine shipping on certain items.
Terms & Conditions:
We will make every possible effort to honestly, accurately and closely describe items including condition, age, virtues, defects and any other pertinent information. Items listed as used/new condition; also may or may not contain unseen flaws and/or imperfections. PLEASE REMEMBER that grading is subjective; some pictures show better than others.
USA ONLY. We only ship to the lower 48 States ( NOT available to Alaska, Hawaii, or Puerto) CA $50 extra. Shipping Fed Ex Ground fully insured $54.
This gun is not new and it's sold as a COLLECTIBLE or for DISPLAY; it has not been disassembled, it has not been tested for function or safety and it's not warranted as either safe or functional. It is a requirement that every used firearm is inspected by a QUALIFIED CERTIFIED GUNSMITH before firing. Seller establishes no warranties or depictions concerning the fitness for use, safeness to fire, to store, or reliability of any firearm, ammunition, parts, parts of components. Any use is entirely at your risk. Buyer agrees to hold seller (as a business company or as an individual/s) harmless against ANY damages, injury, or death caused by defective merchandise and to release seller from ALL liability, whether criminal or civil, arising from the purchase, ownership, possession, storage, use or misuse of this item.
No Returns on firearms/antiques/parts/accesories/books. ALL SELLS ARE FINAL. No refunds based on buyer's inability to receive the gun. Returns/canceled transaction by buyer are subject to a 30% (of the sale) restocking/paperwork fees.
Price: SOLD
Antique: Yes