Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this incredible bolt-action rifle today for a penny-start auction, this is the Danzig I.G. Mod. 71/84 (Infanterie-Gewehr M1871/84)!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Danzig
Model: I.G. Mod. 71/84 (Infanterie-Gewehr M1871/84)
Serial: 9652
Date of Manufacture: 1887
Caliber: 11x60mmR (Black Powder)
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 24 1/2"
Optics/Sights: Hooded Blade Front with Folding Adjustable Leaf Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut
Action: Bolt-Action
Markings: Standard / The left side of the receiver is stamped “I.G. Mod. 71/84”, and the serial number “9652”. The top of the chamber flat is stamped with a crown above the faint word “Danzig”. The left chamber flat is stamped with the serial number “9652”, a "crown above F.W.", and the number “11”, which indicates the caliber. The right side of the receiver is stamped “1887” the date of manufacture, and a proof mark. The right chamber flat is stamped with various proof marks.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The I.G. Mod.71/84 (Infanterie-Gewehr M1871/84), Germany's first infantry repeater, is a further evolution of Mauser's successful I.G. Mod.71, but it is not a conversion of the M71 nor a simple upgrade, but rather a newly-designed and newly built rifle merely based on the M71. The I.G. Mod.71/84 is a 1871 pattern rifle featuring a tubular magazine, a derivation of the Winchester system, combined with a Mauser-designed lifting mechanism and an improved rear sight. The most significant improvement was the addition of an 8-round tubular magazine in the forestock, loaded singly from the top with the bolt open. As a repeater, the M71/84 constituted a firepower improvement over the M1871 single-shot; the under-barrel tubular magazine was cumbersome and time-consuming to reload, serving only as a backup for emergency firepower. Fully loaded, the rifle was very front-heavy, and its center of gravity changed with every shot. The introduction of easily reloadable box magazine repeaters such as the Austrian Mannlicher in 1885-86 tolled the approaching end of the tube magazine repeater.
Model: I.G. Mod. 71/84 (Infanterie-Gewehr M1871/84)
Serial: 9652
Date of Manufacture: 1887
Caliber: 11x60mmR (Black Powder)
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 24 1/2"
Optics/Sights: Hooded Blade Front with Folding Adjustable Leaf Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut
Action: Bolt-Action
Markings: Standard / The left side of the receiver is stamped “I.G. Mod. 71/84”, and the serial number “9652”. The top of the chamber flat is stamped with a crown above the faint word “Danzig”. The left chamber flat is stamped with the serial number “9652”, a "crown above F.W.", and the number “11”, which indicates the caliber. The right side of the receiver is stamped “1887” the date of manufacture, and a proof mark. The right chamber flat is stamped with various proof marks.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The I.G. Mod.71/84 (Infanterie-Gewehr M1871/84), Germany's first infantry repeater, is a further evolution of Mauser's successful I.G. Mod.71, but it is not a conversion of the M71 nor a simple upgrade, but rather a newly-designed and newly built rifle merely based on the M71. The I.G. Mod.71/84 is a 1871 pattern rifle featuring a tubular magazine, a derivation of the Winchester system, combined with a Mauser-designed lifting mechanism and an improved rear sight. The most significant improvement was the addition of an 8-round tubular magazine in the forestock, loaded singly from the top with the bolt open. As a repeater, the M71/84 constituted a firepower improvement over the M1871 single-shot; the under-barrel tubular magazine was cumbersome and time-consuming to reload, serving only as a backup for emergency firepower. Fully loaded, the rifle was very front-heavy, and its center of gravity changed with every shot. The introduction of easily reloadable box magazine repeaters such as the Austrian Mannlicher in 1885-86 tolled the approaching end of the tube magazine repeater.
While the M71/84 was competitive at the time of its adoption, the introduction in 1886 by the French of their Lebel rifle chambering a revolutionary 8mm smokeless powder cartridge made the M71/84 obsolete almost overnight. This action escalated the great European arms race of the late 19th Century, and Germany embarked upon a crash program to adopt a competitive rifle. Germany considered adopting an 8mm tube magazine Mauser design, but by the late 1880s, the box magazine was beginning to demonstrate its superiority in terms of balance, reloading, and reliability. While the removable box magazine was still being resisted, all agreed that the charger-loading magazine was becoming the preferred option. The Germans settled on the Reichsgewehr M1888 Mannlicher (the “Commission” rifle), a variant with a box magazine. Although a blow to Mauser at the time, this move ultimately led to Mauser developing the successful M1889 and then the phenomenally successful M1898 series of rifles, which served Germany and nations around the world through and past WWII.
During this time frame, as Germany continued to unify, military standardization amongst the various German states was a significant consideration. The M1869 Bavarian Werder was converted to the German M1871 cartridge. Despite the ongoing arms race with France and throughout Europe during this time, Germany maintained continuity in its rifle system and ammunition until entering the smokeless powder era in 1888. Quantities of M1871s and M71/84s were even utilized by rear echelons during the early days of WWI. Although the I.G. Mod.71/84 never saw front-line military service, many saw service with the German navy, the German reserve, and behind-the-lines units through WWI. Large numbers were sold to South American countries and as surplus in the US and Canada. Ammunition for them was made commercially into the mid-twentieth century. The I.G. Mod.71/84 represents what may be the pinnacle of firearms manufacturing refinement, with its workmanship unsurpassed to date for a general-issue infantry rifle.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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