1871 Mauser

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35Wailin

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I got my newly inherited K-71 Mauser in the mail, yesterday.

It seems in pretty good shape for it's age, bore looks dirty, but probably just 50 years of dust in there. The rifling looks crisp and there is no obvious pitting that I can see through the dust. I'll give it a good cleaning later this week.

I noticed, however, it is missing the extractor, so if anyone has a lead on finding one, PM me, please.

This was my great grandfather's rifle and it was sporterized somewhere along the line, but I am glad to have it either way.

I can't wait to get ammo loaded up and shoot it!
 
Great rifles! I have a 71/84, 71, 71 carbine, and am still looking for a youth 71 rifle.
Great rifles to shoot, loud thud when shot, and quite a kick, especially the carbine.

You can try numrich, they have some parts, but shipping will kill you.

If not, then PM me and I will provide you with a few others that probably don't want to be mentioned here on the forum.

Thanks
 
Didn't some of those old ones not have an extractor?
I seem to remember reading somewhere the single shots do not.
And I should know because I own one...

I don't have the gun handy, but I just started loading up some rounds.
This is my very first!
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Paatz said:
Didn't some of those old ones not have an extractor?
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The single shot ones have a short extractor that overcomes the rim by bending out and over it. I just checked my rifles and it's there. You may be thinking of the dryse needle gun? Or earlier paper cartridge version with no extractor, obviously since the paper casing disintegrated upon firing. (Burned up.)

It would be a nightmare to have to manually extract the cases. You would need the ramrod every time, and in the case of the carbine, there is no ramrod.
 
Actually I might be thinking "ejector", not extractor...my mistake.
I seem to remember reading you just tipped the rifle to eject the spent case?
 
Paatz said:
Actually I might be thinking "ejector", not extractor...my mistake.
I seem to remember reading you just tipped the rifle to eject the spent case?
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Yes this is correct. The casing is extracted, but you have to manually "dump" it out or if it gets caught grab the hot brass and throw it out... Actually put it in your pocket, because the brass is expensive.

It's actually a great thing if you reload, because the brass does not go flying! ;)
 
Looking forward to making the old girl bark once again.
I shot it once when I was in my teens and there were a couple of rounds of ammo kicking around.
 
35Wailin said:
I got my newly inherited K-71 Mauser in the mail, yesterday.

It seems in pretty good shape for it's age, bore looks dirty, but probably just 50 years of dust in there. The rifling looks crisp and there is no obvious pitting that I can see through the dust. I'll give it a good cleaning later this week.

I noticed, however, it is missing the extractor, so if anyone has a lead on finding one, PM me, please.

This was my great grandfather's rifle and it was sporterized somewhere along the line, but I am glad to have it either way.

I can't wait to get ammo loaded up and shoot it!
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One of the most cherished firearms in our herd is a Mauser 71 single shot that has been passed down in the family since well before WWII,used to belong to my grandfather on my Dad's side.We aren't actually sure when he originally got hold of it but my Dad remembers it from as far back as he can remember.That rifle has accounted for an enormous number of meals on the table over the years,although not any in recent times,and is on top of that a really fun gun to shoot.Even if there was no family connection to this rifle such as we have it would still be well up there on my favourite list.I'm willing to bet that the bore will clean up nicely in your rifle,hope you get the old gal barking soon!
 
Paatz said:
Didn't some of those old ones not have an extractor?
I seem to remember reading somewhere the single shots do not.
And I should know because I own one...

I don't have the gun handy, but I just started loading up some rounds.
This is my very first!
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. What are you using for a case? Proper head stamped Bertram or another case that has been modified?
 
I did some research and found that H&H based magnum cases could be modified to work in the mauser. After several failed attempts ending in crumpled cases, I broke down and there are 50 Bertram cases coming my way from Rusty Wood Trading.
 
I was attempting to use .300 win mag cases by turning off the belt, then full length sizing and necking up. I started with 8mm (.318"), then up to .358". I got the cases up to about .380/.390" before jumping to .43". Unfortunately, even after annealing the cases, I was still collapsing them. I would have needed either a shallower taper on the expander rod or and intermediate expander in the .40-.41" range.
 
Just a bit on the ammo issue, 45-70 can be used but is a bit short and 45-90 can also be used albeit it is a
bit long. Both need the rim altered also (tapered from the back). I opted out for 45-70 and a kind gentleman
here on EE did the sizing and rim alteration for me on a 100 cases. Should last me forever. FWIW --- John
 
Paatz said:
Sorry, missed your post.
Bertram stamped "43 Mauser".
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How is the Bertram brass to work with?Any issues to speak of?I still have a fair stash of ammo and brass tucked away but at some point it will need to be replaced and I was wondering about the Bertram brass for future consideration.
 
Tinman204 has done great work with ersatz .43 Mauser brass.

He starts with .45-90, which is the right length, turns a thin collar and sweats it on above the Rim, then turns the Rim to the old Mauser "A" base configuration.

Front half of the case is then annealed, sized loaded and fired..... again.... and again..... and again ......and AGAIN.

In the last year, likely he has fired more .43 than the rest of us put together!

Me? I'm saving up for 100 rounds of .45-90!
 
I MAY have lucked out! I found out a local guy found a '71 that he just wants to display over the fireplace. He is in the middle of some renovations, so it will be a few weeks, but we agreed to come to terms about my getting an extractor, if it is in working condition. I'm also going to help him de-activate it. Probably shortening the firing pin or getting my wife's cousin to machine a new short one. I may need the original... Lol
 
bjmurata said:
How is the Bertram brass to work with?Any issues to speak of?I....
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Sounds like you got 'er figured, but FWIW I found Bertram brass (in another caliber) to be rather thin compared to other brands. That said, it is also very malleable (read forgiving). I've lost a few, but have to say that some other brands probably would have cost me more. It "works" well and seems to come annealed.
 
NorthCoastBigBore said:
Sounds like you got 'er figured, but FWIW I found Bertram brass (in another caliber) to be rather thin compared to other brands. That said, it is also very malleable (read forgiving). I've lost a few, but have to say that some other brands probably would have cost me more. It "works" well and seems to come annealed.
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That's good to know and I'll keep that in mind for the time when I need to replenish my stash.
 
smellie said:
Tinman204 has done great work with ersatz .43 Mauser brass.

He starts with .45-90, which is the right length, turns a thin collar and sweats it on above the Rim, then turns the Rim to the old Mauser "A" base configuration.

Front half of the case is then annealed, sized loaded and fired..... again.... and again..... and again ......and AGAIN.

In the last year, likely he has fired more .43 than the rest of us put together!

Me? I'm saving up for 100 rounds of .45-90!
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Smellie, thanks for the reminder!!

I've been in the hospital for the last week but I'm at home now. As soon as I am more mobile I will post a full thread on the 45-90 to 43 mauser conversion for anyone interested. I'd do it from bed but I have to go downstairs and take some pictures and I'm a bit dizzy from all these pills. Couple more days and I should be 100%!!
 
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