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Seller's Inventory #: AI56421REM122725

Category - Mauser Rifles - Military Rifles - Antique

Category
Mauser Rifles
Military Rifles - Antique

Mauser Model 71/84 - 11mm Mauser - Fair Condition - Antique Rifle

Description:
Antique German Mauser 71/84 Infantry Rifle - 11mm Mauser - Historic Military Relic
German Mauser Model 71/84 – The First Mauser Repeater – 11mm Mauser – C&R Eligible Antique
For sale is a significant piece of firearms history: a German Mauser Model 71/84 infantry rifle, chambered in 11mm Mauser (43 Mauser). Serial number 15872 (barrel & receiver), produced at the Amberg Arsenal. This rifle is offered in fair, "as-found" condition, consistent with its age of over 100 years. It is a non-numbers-matching example and comes with an original leather sling. Please read the full condition description carefully. This is a legitimate antique (pre-1899) and is not considered a modern firearm.
The M71/84 represents a pivotal evolution in military technology. It is Germany's first infantry repeater, built on the foundation of the single-shot Model 1871 but featuring a new design with an 8-round tubular magazine under the barrel. This rifle bridged the gap between the black powder single-shot era and the coming age of smokeless powder and box magazines. Although quickly rendered obsolete by the French Lebel in 1886, the M71/84 saw service with German Navy, reserve, and rear-echelon units through WWI, and many were exported to South America.
Condition Disclosure: This rifle shows extensive honest wear. The wood stock is in poor condition, having seen far better days with significant drying, checking, and handling marks. The metal surfaces exhibit wear, patina, and scattered pitting throughout. A notable mechanical issue: the lever that switches between single-shot and magazine-fed mode is stuck in the single-shot position. The rifle can be operated as a single-shot. The bore condition is unknown. This is a project for the advanced collector, a display piece for the historian, or a candidate for careful, sympathetic restoration. It was also the model of rifle prominently featured in the film "The Last Samurai" (though we cannot confirm this specific rifle's provenance in the film).
Specifications & Details

• Manufacturer: Amberg Arsenal, Germany
• Model: Mauser Infanterie-Gewehr 71/84 (I.G.Mod.71/84)
• Serial Number: 15872 (Barrel & Receiver - Non-Matching)
• Caliber: 11mm Mauser (.43 Mauser) - Black Powder
• Action: Bolt Action, Tubular Magazine Repeater
• Magazine: 8-Round Under-Barrel Tube (Lever currently stuck in single-shot mode)
• Sights: Graduated V-Notch Rear Sight (200-1600 Meters), Blade Front
• Manufacture Era: c. 1880s-1890s (Antique, pre-1899)
• Markings: German proofs, Amberg acceptance marks.
• Included: Original Leather Sling
• Condition: Used; Fair (Please read detailed assessment below)
• FFL Status: ANTIQUE / Curio & Relic. Not a modern firearm. (check your local laws).

Detailed Condition Assessment

• Overall: Fair, as-found collector grade. A historic relic showing its age.
• Stock: Poor to Fair. Dry, with significant finish loss, cracks, dings, and handling wear. Not broken, but well-used.
• Metal Surfaces: Fair. Exhibits an even patina with areas of light to moderate pitting and wear. No active rust observed, but finish is mostly gone.
• Bore: Unknown. Not professionally gauged. Expect dark with rifling that may be weak or worn.
• Mechanical Function: The bolt cycles, extracts, and cocks. CRITICAL NOTE: The selector lever to engage the tubular magazine is stuck in the "single-shot" position. The rifle can only be used as a single-shot in its current state. This may be due to corrosion, a broken part, or debris.
• Sights: Intact and legible. The rear sight ladder is movable.
• Sling: Original leather sling is present, aged, and brittle but intact.
• Import Marks: Unknown if this is an Ecuadorian or other import. No prominent modern import marks observed in available description.

Historical Significance: The Mauser 71/84

• First Mauser Repeater: The critical evolutionary step between the M71 single-shot and the famed M98 series.
• Tubular Magazine Design: Featured an 8-round tube in the forend, loaded singly with the bolt open.
• Obsolete Upon Arrival: Its adoption coincided with the French introduction of the smokeless powder Lebel rifle, sparking a European arms race.
• Service Life: Used by German second-line forces through WWI and widely exported, particularly to South America.
• Film Appearance: This model rifle was used (albeit modified) to portray the German M1871s in the 2003 film "The Last Samurai."
• Unsurpassed Craftsmanship: Represents the pinnacle of 19th-century mass-production fit and finish.

What You Are Buying

• A Collectible Artifact: An authentic, pre-1899 Mauser with immense historical appeal.
• A Project Rifle: For the advanced collector or restorer comfortable with a significant mechanical issue (stuck magazine selector) and aged wood/metal.
• A Display Piece: A fantastic conversation starter for a militaria or antique firearms collection.
• "As-Is, Where-Is": Sold in its current condition with all faults described to the best of our ability. Returns not accepted for condition.
• Not A Shooter: Should be considered a non-firing collectible unless inspected and repaired by a qualified gunsmith familiar with antique arms. Black Powder Only if fired.

Important Notes for Buyers

• This is an ANTIQUE firearm (manufactured pre-1899). It is not subject to the same regulations as modern firearms under federal law. However, all state and local laws apply. It is the buyer's responsibility to know their laws.
• The rifle is sold "AS IS" with a significant known mechanical issue (stuck magazine selector) and generally worn condition. Please examine photos closely.
• 11mm Mauser ammunition is obsolete and is not included. If attempting to fire, only use black powder loads prepared by a specialist.
• Given its age and condition, this rifle is intended for advanced collectors, historians, and restoration experts only.

This is a rare opportunity to own a pivotal firearm in the Mauser lineage. All listings are available for purchase in-store; please place ato ensure this historic artifact is pulled from inventory. See photos for critical details of condition, and contact us with any questions prior to .

Curio/Relic: Yes
Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: 11x60mm Mauser
Manufacturer: Mauser
Model: 71/84
Serial Number: 15827
Barrel Length: 32
Condition: Fair; Not Fully Functional
Metal Condition: Fair, pitting and surface finish wear, not ideal condition
Wood Condition: Fair
Bore Condition: Clean and Clear
Action: Bolt Action
Butt Pad: Steel Plate
LOP: 13.3

Price: $500.00
Shipping: $100.00
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