pls help ID this 1871/84 .43 Mauser

[Alice]

Hi,
I'm hoping it's a carbine but fear a cut down. Bbl length is 25.5". Can you confirm carbine is shorter? There is evidence something was formerly attached to the underside of bbl 4" from muzzle, now a shallow dovetail like depression there
Thanks, Alice

 

[Pblatzz]

I would like picts of the barrel knox form in front of the receiver. What is the lenght of the barrel now?

 

[Andy]

That's a sporterized M71/84 rifle. Very common in that form.

 

[JP]

I.G stands for Infanterie Gewehr or Infantry Rifle Model 71/84.

 

[Dosing]

That's a sporterized M71/84 rifle. Very common in that form.

Yep, IIRC Eatons or someone like that used to sell them all cut down.

 

[Andy]

Probably my favourite milsurp to shoot (along with my 12.7mm Swedish Rolling Block and Swiss Vetterli). Now that I have 50 brass, one of the next Milshoots I'm going to shoot it with 500gr cast over Blackpowder.

 

[Dutchie]

Too bad it's cut down like that. What a waste. I sold an all matching one un-cut for $850.

 

[BadgerDog]

Hi Alice ..

This is what it's supposed to look like ..

You'lll find a 125 pic photo montage of an "all correct" with clear detailed markings 1887 I.G. (Infanterie-Gewehr) Model 71/84 (11mm) Mauser (click here)http://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=71, displayed in the Germany - Milsurp Knowledge Library (click here) http://www.milsurps.com/forumdisplay.php?f=15

1887 I.G. (Infanterie-Gewehr) Model 71/84 (11mm) Mauser
(Manufactured at Amberg Arsenal in 1887)

(Click PIC to Enlarge)

Finding them in really good condition can be a challenge. Personally, I love shooting this vintage of old milsurps.

Hope that helps ...

Regards,
Badger

 

[Mike Webb]

Sorry, cut down.