{"product_id":"original-german-mauser-model-k-1871-carbine-by-v-c-schilling-of-suhl-with-bavarian-markings-and-excellent-bore-dated-1877-matching-serial-5891","title":"Original German Mauser Model K.1871 Carbine by V.C. Schilling of Suhl with Bavarian Markings and Excellent Bore Dated 1877 - Matching Serial 5891","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely example of the Mauser Karabiner (Carbine) Model 1871, manufactured by V.C. Schilling of Suhl. These shorter versions are harder to find, and were intended for use by cavalry and lancers. It is covered with Imperial German inspection and acceptance markings, standard for these carbines. The serial number\u003cstrong\u003e 5891\u003c\/strong\u003e appears on the barrel, receiver, all parts of the bolt, butt plate, barrel band, nose cap, and even on all of the screws! That makes this a great \u003cstrong\u003e\"ALL MATCHING\u003c\/strong\u003e\" example, with no parts swapped out over the years!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe right rear receiver is dated \u003cstrong\u003e1877\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the other side of the receiver is marked\u003cstrong\u003e K. Mod. 71\u003c\/strong\u003e in German \"Black Letter\" type, which stands for \u003cem\u003eKarabiner \u003c\/em\u003e(Carbine) Model 71. The top of the barrel nocks form is with the \u003cstrong\u003eImperial Eagle\u003c\/strong\u003e over \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eV. C. S.\u003c\/em\u003e \/ SUHL\u003c\/strong\u003e, the abbreviation for\u003cem\u003e V.C. Schilling of Suhl\u003c\/em\u003e in Thuringia, Germany. This company made both firearms and edged weapons under contract to various kingdoms in the German empire, and were also part of the \"Suhl Consortium\" of firearms makers. Below this on the left side is the \u003cstrong\u003eCrown over L\u003c\/strong\u003e proof for Ludwig II of Bavaria, often called the \"Swan King\" or \"The Fairy Tail King.\" He reigned from 1864 until his very suspicious death in 1886. We were not able to find any regimental markings on the carbine, and it does not look like any were removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur example is in a nice preserved condition, with the original blued finish on the barrel and hardware mostly worn away, with a few areas of plum, while the receiver and bolt, originally bright, show some very light staining. The markings are all still crisp, and we do not see any signs of refinishing of the metalwork. The bore is in excellent condition, showing a bright finish with crisp lands and grooves. There is little evidence that it was ever used, and this is about as close to \"MINT\" as one can get. The stock shows only light denting and scratching service, however the cartouches are still crisp, so it does not look to have been arsenal reconditioned, though it possibly was lightly finished at some point. Definitely a beautiful example with a lovely red brown color! It retains the front sling ring and rear swivel, which allowed the carbine to be used single handed when equipped with the right sling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall this is a great example of a German Mauser model 1871 Carbine, marked to the Kingdom of Bavaria. The perfect addition to any German Mauser collection!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture: 1877\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: 11x60mmR Mauser\u003cbr\u003eCartridge Type: Centerfire Cartridge\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 20 inches\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 39 1\/4 Inches\u003cbr\u003eAction type: Bolt-Action\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: Single Shot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory of the Mauser 1871\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdopted 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaul Mauser developed his bolt-action rifle from 1866 to 1871. During 1870-71 trials with many different rifles took place, with the \"M1869 Bavarian Werder\" being the Mausers' chief competitor. The Mauser was provisionally adopted on 2 December 1871, pending the development of an appropriate safety. With support from the government's Spandau arsenal, the improvements to the safety mechanism were completed and the rifle was formally accepted on 14 February 1872 as Infantry Rifle Model 1871 by the German Empire excluding Bavaria. The action was not based on its predecessor, the Dreyse needle gun which had seen service during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71, and which was found to have a number of weaknesses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe now well known Mauser \"wing\" type safety lever was developed for the Gewehr 71. The Gewehr 71 is a conventional looking bolt action chambered in 11mm using black powder cartridges. The action included only a bolt guide rib as its single locking lug, locking forward of the receiving bridge. The original design was a single-shot. The design was updated in 1884 with an 8-round tubular magazine designed by Alfred von Kropatschek, making this Germany's first repeating rifle. This version was designated the Gewehr 1871\/84. A version of this repeater was adopted by the Ottoman Empire. Designated the M1887, it differentiated from the M71\/84 in that it had a side mounted cleaning rod, a second locking lug on the rear of the bolt, and it was in caliber 9.5×60mmR, which Paul Mauser touted as the most efficient (black powder) cartridge. In the early 20th century a few were converted to 7.65×53mm smokeless by the arsenal in Ankara.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these. International customers should always consult their country's antique gun laws prior to ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44615267188805,"sku":"ONSV26JOS262","price":2595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV26JOS262.jpg?v=1770412187","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-mauser-model-k-1871-carbine-by-v-c-schilling-of-suhl-with-bavarian-markings-and-excellent-bore-dated-1877-matching-serial-5891","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}