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07 April 2008, 21:33
conifer
a unique 71/84 ... need info/help
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
10 April 2008, 11:16
craigster
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.
10 April 2008, 17:04
N. S. Sherlock
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.


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10 April 2008, 19:27
swheeler
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.
10 April 2008, 23:39
conifer
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.