March 12, Mystery Mauser

[WmRoy]

Sorry for being so late.............:(

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Spuds, LoLo & Ash are out of it today......... everyone else can play!

[Mosko]

German 71/84 Mauser

[WmRoy]

Yes........... that one was an easy one.............;) :D

Good Job Mosko!!:headbanger:

[Ash]

Does anyone here own one of these types? Just wondering because they seem to be easily (I think) indentifiable due to that screw/lug located on the right side of the...bolt??? :dontknow:
Anyone have any information on these, or history you would like to share? :grinning-thumbsup:

[Mosko]

Ubetcha Mr. Ash. I have one and a pleasure it is. There are a couple of other countries who have purchased, used and or been given these models over the years. Most have had some other modifications of some type. An example would be the Turke'd model featured in WmRoys "Mystery Mauser" post a few days ago, where I think there is one less barrel band or something.

My particular piece is a Spandau Mauser caliber 11 x 60 mm rimmed. I duplicate the original cartridge loading with a case compressed full of black powder. This old girl really draws comments at the range. The clean up of the rifle and the brass is a bit of a problem, but well worth it.

These rifles, in my experience, are normally found in poor or worse shape, or excellent plus. I simply have not seen many "very good" middle of the road specimens.

I think this is due to Gibbs. Most were imported by them, with some being refurbed to excellent plus, and some being sold as rust buckets.

Another thing is that they are normally found, no matter what condition, with every last part numbered matching, even the screw heads!

As mentioned, you'll have to roll the ammo yourself to be able to fire it, but Lee has dies cheap and brass is available from Buffalo arms. IMO, well worth the effort.

This particular piece featured here being the M71/84, was originally a model 1871 single shot. The /84 mofification involved a tubular magazine like a winchester lever gun, as well as a special receiver cut.

If you have a chance to acquire one of these, I recommend it.

PS, let me edit to add a comment about the screw you mentioned. To remove the bolt the screw on the bolt must be "loosened" only! If an attempt is made to completely remove it, the screw will break off. Loosening enough to allow the washer to clear the split receiver bridge is the correct process.

[Ash]

Much appretiated Mosko. :grinning-thumbsup: I have to say I am elightened a bit now on these gals. I was completely unaware of the 1884 tubular magazine addition/conversion to say the least. :icon_scratch:

[sc-closer]

After reading all of that, NOW I WANT ONE!!!!:D

sc-closer

[Spuds]

After reading all of that, NOW I WANT ONE!!!!:D

sc-closer

The best place to be when the Chairman touchs one off with this beast is UPWIND.