Single Shot Mauser, Need a little help

[NotEnoughGuns]

An old friend of mine has asked for my help to determine what this rifle is and what is a realistic market value as he would like to sell it. Im really not sure so any info you could provide would be great. All numbers appear to match, I think it is 11mm bore and the bore is in good shape. I believe this is an antique and does not need a transfer through FFL? Thanks guys. Pics coming.

[NotEnoughGuns]

[NotEnoughGuns]

[Paul_R]

Yes it's an antique. No FFL necessary and you can ship it direct to a buyer.

[Jemention]

Looks like a German M71 mauser, in relatively good shape. Many were converted to M71/84s with a tube magazine but this one evidently wasn't. They were chambered in 11mm Mauser.

I know a shop in the SF Bay Area has one or two for sale in somewhat comparable condition for around $800 or so if I recall correctly but I don't know how that really compares to market condition.

[NotEnoughGuns]

yes this is a single shot bolt action. and it does seem to be in pretty decent shape.

[Milsurp Collector]

Looks like a German M71 mauser, in relatively good shape. Many were converted to M71/84s with a tube magazine but this one evidently wasn't.

Actually the 71/84s were an evolution of the Infanterie-Gewehr 71 and were made new as a repeating rifle with a magazine. The 71/84 had such a short production and service life - they were replaced after 4 years by the Gew. 1888 with their smokeless powder ammo - there was no point in converting the Infanterie-Gewehr 71s on hand to an already obsolete design.

Recent sales:

Topped out at $555 without meeting reserve http://www.gunbroker.com/item/639402180
$600 http://www.gunbroker.com/item/646140769
$500, nicer condition than your friend's and came with a bayonet and accessories http://www.gunbroker.com/item/644703795

[6mmintl]

Yes, 500/600 at auctions, but find one local and you should be looking at 300-400 as not very desirable, have to make brass and cast bullets.

People just want them gone.

[Sutcliffe]

Cool item to keep

Not super valuable and care and feeding would be a real hassle.

[NotEnoughGuns]

Thanks guys. if anyone is interested let me know looks like $500 is about top dollar. I'll let my friend know.

[KenG]

Already reload that for my 71/84 mauser. hint hint

[gun toting monkeyboy]

Why are you guys getting all worked up about reloading this? It is no worse than most other cartridges, aside from having to track down the brass and bullets. We have the internet, that isn't the impossible task it used to be.

That particular rifle would be in the $300-400 range as the others have noted, assuming it has all the parts, and is in good working order. I don't think that particular one will get top dollar because of the condition.

-Mb

[Milsurp Collector]

Why are you guys getting all worked up about reloading this? It is no worse than most other cartridges, aside from having to track down the brass and bullets.

The brass is extremely expensive ($3.75 each) https://www.midwayusa.com/product/55...user-box-of-20

$3.75 each for brass. Not ammo, brass.

Then there's the dies $178 https://www.midwayusa.com/product/16...-rimmed-mauser

Don't forget the shell holder https://www.midwayusa.com/product/29...-rimmed-mauser

It's a black powder round so you have to be comfortable hand loading black powder. Or you can buy black powder ammo at $87 for a box of 20 https://www.buffaloarms.com/43-mause...0-amo43mauserb

[gun toting monkeyboy]

Lee makes the dies. I paid $25 for mine, with the shell holder. Loaded ammo is $3 a round from OWS the last time I checked, and the brass lasts nearly forever at those pressures. Yes, that is expensive. But how much do you plan on shooting it? I have about 60 cases that I have been cycling through for about 10-15 years now. I don't use it for 3-gun matches or anything. Just going out and slaying the occasional paper target.

-Mb

[gun toting monkeyboy]

Lee makes the dies. I paid $25 for mine, with the shell holder. Loaded ammo is $3 a round from OWS the last time I checked, and the brass lasts nearly forever at those pressures. Yes, that is expensive. But how much do you plan on shooting it? I have about 60 cases that I have been cycling through for about 10-15 years now. I don't use it for 3-gun matches or anything. Just going out and slaying the occasional paper target.

-Mb