Mauser Question?

[Timthetwin]

Found this 1874 Mauser on CL of all places. Is the rifle authentic? and how much would one of these be worth?

http://modesto.craigslist.org/atq/3670444751.html

Thanks

~TtT

[penguin0123]

What is an 1874 Mauser?

It looks like an model 1871 (single shot). From the pictures, I can't tell if it has a tubular magazine. The one with the tubular magazine is Gewehr 71/84.

[Emdawg]

It is an 1871, but made in 1874, so third year of production.

I don't see too much brass, so it is likely a 1884 refurb. Hence, 71/84.

Doesn't look to be in bad shape.

[Timthetwin]

I am not familiar with the older Mausers, so thanks for any input. I also realize that the rifle is possibly marked wrong like the 1874....hence the question about it. Thanks for any input

[SVT-40]

It's a straight up 1871 Mauser, and in pretty good shape. Not to many original 1871's around. If it's matching it could be worth around $500 or so...

[gunboat]

I agree with SVT-40, it is a plain vanilla m71 mauser single shot made in 1874
The 71/84 is a separate model, a repeater with a tubular magazine and not converted from 71's.
The correct cartridge is 11mm mauser sometimes called 43 mauser similar in size to a 45/70.
They can be fun shooters, but new brass is rather dear.
The cartridge is hard to make from other brass as it has a mauser "A" base.
At one time many moons ago dominion cart co. in canada made ammo for them.
my tuppence

[6mmintl]