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RESEARCH PROJECT - Mod. 71 and Mod. 71/84 - Craig Brown

I just got this 1871 Jägerbüchse here recently. It is definitely seen better days. The manufacturer mark is there but it's extremely light mostly damaged from all the rust and pitting. Here is the rifles information with three photos.
1875-1876/ÖWG/7052E/E.4.119.

Mike, I added the rifle to the trends page with post #; does it have the Cypher?
 
I looked at a 71 rifle yesterday and will get the information you are looking for later in the week. It is a Amberg dated 1880 in the 70,000 serial range and in original condition. The rifle is in good condition particularly for it's age, what are these rifles selling for these days?

Thanks
 
Broke out some older rifles to get new pics. Here's one I didn't see in your study.

Spandau I.G. Mod 71/84, 1887, C/FW, SN 7369, 35.R.R.224.

Bolt m/m, stock matches to the receiver.
 

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Thanks for the addition as it supports 8714 reported unit mark! I am glad research is more important than our slight disagreement over Loewe (silly argument anyway...); I have long thought your presence here is very beneficial; plus showing considerable skill in posing argument, much like your namesake, a fine word swordsman!
 
Thanks for the addition as it supports 8714 reported unit mark! I am glad research is more important than our slight disagreement over Loewe (silly argument anyway...); I have long thought your presence here is very beneficial; plus showing considerable skill in posing argument, much like your namesake, a fine word swordsman!
Hah, no worries. Water under the bridge etc., people disagree on the internet and it can be hard to judge tone and intent in text. Just because people cross metaphorical swords one day don't mean they can't be helpful to each other the next.
 
Hah, no worries. Water under the bridge etc., people disagree on the internet and it can be hard to judge tone and intent in text. Just because people cross metaphorical swords one day don't mean they can't be helpful to each other the next.

We are the same page!
 
One to report: M71. 1881 Erfurt serial #1017. Matching. No unit markings or issue date. WW1 black painted trigger guard. Full report later in the week.
 

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Paul,
A friend owns CB’s old Spangenburg & Sauer Kar71 S# 1144 and allowed me to take photos. Some photos of the acceptance stamps are here, hopefully this helps in your research.
 

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Paul,
A friend owns CB’s old Spangenburg & Sauer Kar71 S# 1144 and allowed me to take photos. Some photos of the acceptance stamps are here, hopefully this helps in your research.
CJ, This was a highly welcome additional identification-clarification as it confirmed the FP, and clarified or corrected the unit placement! (such is as valuable as new reports!); I corrected these flaws and referenced this post on the first page - thanks to your friend too!)
 
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