{"product_id":"original-imperial-german-mauser-model-1871-84-rifle-by-waffenfabrik-mauser-dated-1887-with-excellent-bore-matching-serial-8136a","title":"Original Imperial German Mauser Model 1871\/84 Rifle by Waffenfabrik Mauser Dated 1887 with Excellent Bore - Matching Serial 8136A","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great lightly used example of the Mauser Model 1871\/84 rifle, the first Magazine rifle widely used by the German Empire. It looks to have seen only light service, and very little firing, so we do not believe it was reissued for use during WWI. There is some light wear to the exterior, but it looks to mostly be from age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rifle is covered with Imperial German inspection and acceptance markings, which are still visible on both the metalwork and the stock. The serial number \u003cstrong\u003e8136A\u003c\/strong\u003e or shortened number \u003cstrong\u003e136\u003c\/strong\u003e appear on almost every component of the rifle, making this a very nice \u003cstrong\u003e\"ALL MATCHING\"\u003c\/strong\u003e example. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe receiver is dated \u003cstrong\u003e1887.\u003c\/strong\u003e on the right side, and marked \u003cstrong\u003eI. G. Mod. 71\/84.\u003c\/strong\u003e on the opposite side in \"Black Letter\" typeface, which looks to have been a bit lightly struck. The rifle is complete with all major parts intact and functional, with much of the original blued finish retained on the barrel, while the parts of the rifle that were bright now show minor oxidation staining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the best features of this particular rifle is the maker, which is one that is rarely seen on this model. The top of the barrel knoxform is marked \u003cstrong\u003eWAFFENFBK. MAUSER OBENDORF A\/N\u003c\/strong\u003e, for the legendary \u003cem\u003eWaffenfabrik \u003c\/em\u003e(Weapons Factory) Mauser in Oberndorf am Neckar, a city in the Freiburg region of the Grand Duchy of Baden. This is the company that developed the Model 1871 and 1871\/84, and is one of the most well-known names in German Arms production, even to this day. The factory was founded by the sons of master gunsmith Andreas Mauser: Wilhelm and Peter Paul (called Paul) Mauser. Wilhelm had assisted his father for years when he was ill, and had great knowledge and ability regarding finances and management. Younger brother Paul was a genius gunsmith, who showed an outstanding ability to develop methods of operation that were faster and more efficient. He also was somewhat unique in his ability to design and produce firearms as well as the ammunition for them, which followed during his entire career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mauser 1871 was Paul Mauser's first major design that was accepted, and it became the official long rifle of the German Empire. While they did design it. the majority of production was accomplished at the far larger government arsenals, such as Spandau, Erfurt, and Amberg. In 1884, two years after Wilhelm Mauser passed away at age 47, the partnership was turned into a Stock Company, now officially known under the name of Waffenfabrik Mauser. This coincided with the new tubular magazine design, which became the model 71\/84. As before, only a small number were produced at the Obendorf Factory proper, so rifles bearing this maker mark are \u003cstrong\u003erare and highly desirable\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow the maker marking is a \u003cstrong\u003eCrown over W\u003c\/strong\u003e proof for Kaiser Wilhelm I, who used this cypher during his reign 1861-1888, in addition to the \"Crown over FW\". Next to this is a\u003cstrong\u003e 11\u003c\/strong\u003e designation, giving the bore diameter in millimeters. The butt plate tang of the rifle gives the clear regimental designation \u003cstrong\u003e119. R. E. 2. 48.\u003c\/strong\u003e, for issue to the \u003cem\u003e119th (1st Württemberg) Grenadiers \"Queen Olga\" Infantry Regiment\u003c\/em\u003e, Ersatz (Replacement) Battalion, Company 2, Weapon 48. It is possible that this is not the first designation on the rifle, or that it was held in storage as a sample until the late 19th \/ early 20th century. It then may have been assigned to the Ersatz Battalion, which was a step above a Reserve unit, but still not regular front line. This is exactly the type of rifle you would expect to see issued to an Ersatz unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rifle cycles well, with a strong dry fire and no issues, and the magazine cutoff works correctly. The wing safety moves relatively easily, and functions correctly. The bore is in excellent barely used condition, showing a mirror bright finish with crisp lands and grooves. It looks close to mint, and the bolt face does not show any primer burn ring, so while this gun was carried, it was barely ever used. The stock shows only light wear from use in service, with pressure dents and scratches, but no major wear, chips, or other damage. The cartouches are still crisp, so it does not look to have been reconditioned at any time, though there were some \"leaf\" style designs pressed into both sides of the wrist. It has a lovely red brown color and would be hard to improve upon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gun is most likely a WW1 Veteran's \"bring back\" souvenir. Great quantities of these 71\/84 Rifles were pressed into service in WW1 since great piles of them had been put into storage in 1888 with the introduction of the M-1888 7.92mm German Commission Rifle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a chance to add a lovely example of an early Mauser rifle by a rare maker with a fantastic bore to your collection. Ready to display!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications (Rifle):-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear of Manufacture: 1887\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: 11x60mmR Mauser\u003cbr\u003eCartridge Type: Centerfire Cartridge\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 32 inches\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 51 Inches\u003cbr\u003eAction type: Bolt-Action\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: 8 Round Tubular Magazine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally adopted as the Gewehr 71 or Infanterie-Gewehr 71, or \"Infantry Rifle 71 (\"I.G.Mod.71\" was stamped on the rifles themselves) this 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. 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