Mauser 1871 Sporter /customised/ rifle history

Gert Odendaal

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Good day members, I am in need of information regarding the 1871 Black powder single shot Mauser I have. Here are photos of the rifle as well as markings on the rifle . Please assist??
I really browsed the internet to search for a photo like my rifle but to no avail.

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Dear Gert....
Your rifle has the action of the M1888 commission rifle and a barrel for the the 11,15x60R, aka .43 Mauser cartridge.
This cartridge was the cartridge for the M1871 Mauser rifle too.
On top of both pictures the M1888, below the M1871.
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HWL
 
That's a very lovely Gew 88 @HWL
 
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Thank you HWL it is much appreciated. Here is a video of what my little black powder rifle is about. I shot it today, it is extremely accurate. I am awaiting paper patched bullets from Hansie Minnaar then I will re load and shoot it to show the tight groupings . I want to group on 100meters . The front sight post is too fine for me so I want to replace it with a larger brass bead .
 
Another piece of the puzzle here in this video as you pointed out HWL
If members have brass available for me to purchase please let me know. I am making this rifle my primary hunting rifle and my Martini Henry my second hunting rifle ..
 

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