Please help ID this 410

[nuckledragger]

I was given this 410 and would really like to ID it so I can either keep it if it is worth nothing or sell it if it is a good find. I will try to answer any questions and provide additional pics that are requested. What I know... It is a 410 chambered only for 2 1/2" shells, bolt action, single shot and it works great. The only markings I can see are in the picture.

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[9.3mauser]

Looks like a Mauser model 71 that's been converted into a shotgun. Originally a German service rifle, chambered for an 11mm cartridge, aka, .43 Mauser.

 

[nuckledragger]

The barrel is smooth bore, no rifling.

 

[otis]

Yep. It sure looks like a 43 mauser conversion.

 

[nuckledragger]

Yep. It sure looks like a 43 mauser conversion.

Please explain this conversion...

 

[tiriaq]

Obsolete military rifles were often converted into shotguns. M71s, Gras rifles, etc. I have a Mosin Nagant converted into a single shot .410. The GeHa shotguns are converted G98 Mausers.

 

[struff55]

Lee enfields were also converted to 410

 

[catnthehatt]

Please explain this conversion...

All it takes is a Re- barrel in the proper gauge and some bolt fitting, and you have a rifle converted to a shotgun!
Cat

 

[nuckledragger]

What would the value of it be? Any idea are appreciated. I will research as well.

 

[Brutus]

Not very much cold hard cash IMO.

 

[nuckledragger]

Not very much cold hard cash IMO.

I did not anticipate much since it is likely a conversion.

 

[Mike Webb]

Someone might buy it as a curiosity. In my opinion value would be around $150 and I suspect it is only a 2 1/2 inch chamber not 3 inch.