I picked up an Amberg 71/84 that is NOT a rifle....but rather a STUTZEN with full-stock, all numbers match, including the metal end-cap/ring at the muzzle, that is definitely NOT seen on any 71/84 rifle. This gun has NOT been cut down. It is an actual stutzen, although I am unable to find any reference in the WWW on anything but a full-length rifle for the 71/84.
The gun has a mint bore, 99% barrel blue, thin receiver blue, and perfect function. Does anyone know of any reference to such a stutzen model?? Thanks!!!
Alex

Alex,

Any way you could post a picture? I do have some info here on '71's in "Alte Scheibewaffen, German Target Arms, 1860-1940, Volume 2". It may be what is refered to as a Wehrmannsbuchse, meaning a defence man's or militiaman's rifle. What is the chambering? Some were converted from the original 11.15x60R to 8.15x46R or 9.5x47R.

These guns were sporterized, just like '88 and later Mausers. I'm fairly sure that Olson's book shows one done as a half stock carbine.

About a year ago Southern Ohio Guns(IIRC) was selling mauser 71/84 rifles and carbines, seems like the carbines had 19" barrels, both were in 11mm, they had photos of both on their site.

Hi guys....I have an answer.....
This was a rifle that has been cut to full-stock carbine length....so expertly as to be incredible. The only tell-tale indicator is that the muzzle has not been crowned....but it is a gorgeous job...with all numbers matching including that on the muzzle end-cap. The bore is mint...the barrel has 99% blue....stock is 95%.....If anyone wants pics for their own info....let me know. THANKS!!!!!....for your input.