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Vet bringback 1871 Jager unit marked rifle

Warrior1354

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Well this has been a very elusive rifle for me that I have been on the hunt for years and was lucky to have found one. What is really neat about this rifle is its all matching. And I mean everything is matching, not one single part on this rifle is mismatched. Truly incredible how much of these parts were numbered to these kind of rifles. The stock is just beautiful for its age has that nice carried look to it but those nice stock proofs are still so sharp. Some collectors would pass on this rifle due to the duffel cut, not me tells me that this rifle was most likely a WW1 vet bringback. But it gets even better this rifle is unit marked to a Jager company! Also broke this rifle completely down and tried to do a complete photo description on it and a complete data sheet. For one I don't think a Jagerbuchse has ever been posted here that was completely taken down so its good for the research department.

I'll have to say this has been one of my favorite Imperial rifles purchased so far. This rifle looks that good! Plus it looks damn good for being 145 years too. Maybe some day I will take this great rifle out to the range. Will just have to see.

Model 1871 Jagerbuchse #4378b 1874 production

Trigger guard: 78
Unger Trigger guard pistol grip: 78
Buttplate: 4378b 1.J.L.169
Buttplate screws: 4378
Trigger guard screws: 4378
Stock sling swivel: 78
Stock: 4378b
Rear barrel band: 4378b
Front barrel band: 4378b
Front sight: 78
Rear sight 300 yard sight leaf: 4378
Rear sight ladder: 78
Rear sight: 4378
Barrel: 4378b
Bolt washer: 4378
Bolt washer screw: 78
Bolt body: 4378b
Bolt head: 4378
Safely: 4378b
Bolt cocking piece: 4378b
Bolt cocking knob: 4378
Bolt firing pin: 4378
Bolt extractor: 4378
Trigger: 4378
Trigger Sear: 378
Trigger Sear lever: 4378
 

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Thanks hope I covered everything ok. I'll say this I don't think a 71 Jager has been posted here that was photograph in such detail before. So I hope this rifle can contribute to the research department.
 
Congrats, that is a great find! I too would have quickly purchased it. That model in such condition has eluded me, so the duffel cut is not a detractor at all.

I just scored a fully matched Danzig made M71 a couple of days ago, but have not yet taken it apart.
 
Great rifle! The duffel cut is really interesting on this one considering its age. Makes me wonder where it was picked up. Looks like the Germans got lazy on their numbering and accepting by the time WWI rolled around.
 
Wow, Jordan, congrats on an awesome score! Just amazing to find a Jagerbusche, not to mention an all matching one!

Duffle cut? Who cares! Would not bother me in the least....like those guys who pass on a nice rifle because "muh bore, its not a mirror!"

Thanks for posting such a cool piece....
 
Wow, Jordan, congrats on an awesome score! Just amazing to find a Jagerbusche, not to mention an all matching one!

Duffle cut? Who cares! Would not bother me in the least....like those guys who pass on a nice rifle because "muh bore, its not a mirror!"

Thanks for posting such a cool piece....

Duffle cuts don't bother me because it tells a story. And a mirror bright 71 mauser barrel good luck! These were rifles firing 11mm rounds using black powder. Which we all know causes corrosive and pitting issues. The barrel on this rifle has some nice sharp rifling and a little bit of pitting inside.
 
Very nice find. The wood looks wonderful for such an old weapon. Metal finish too. I've never seen one outside of a museum so I'm guessing they're fairly rare in the wild. Congrats!
 
It certainly does, and that is the primary purpose of this forum. To further this type of research, which is especially helpful in more obscure variations like these M71 & M71/84. For me, this type of posts are why I remain involved in forums, - I am only interested in furthering research. Personally, I find all the "recruiting efforts" and answering elementary questions a waste of time... (and ultimately destructive to a collectors forum)

Regarding this rifle, the thoroughness of the examination is very helpful, until now there were only a few thorough examinations of the components, how they are marked, proofed, etc.. The lack of a FP under the handle I found interesting, but this is only the fourth of this variation to confirm they didn't proof the bolt underside (though Danzig did seem to do it slightly different than Steyr)

These type of examinations, thoroughly documenting "original" rifles forms a baseline to assess other rifles by. Its not that this rifle is alone in its state, rather its extensive examination is nearly unique.

I know it takes a great deal of time to do all of this, disassembly and photography, then uploading, and posting, - thanks for the extra effort Jordan!

So I hope this rifle can contribute to the research department.
 
It certainly does, and that is the primary purpose of this forum. To further this type of research, which is especially helpful in more obscure variations like these M71 & M71/84. For me, this type of posts are why I remain involved in forums, - I am only interested in furthering research. Personally, I find all the "recruiting efforts" and answering elementary questions a waste of time... (and ultimately destructive to a collectors forum)

Regarding this rifle, the thoroughness of the examination is very helpful, until now there were only a few thorough examinations of the components, how they are marked, proofed, etc.. The lack of a FP under the handle I found interesting, but this is only the fourth of this variation to confirm they didn't proof the bolt underside (though Danzig did seem to do it slightly different than Steyr)

These type of examinations, thoroughly documenting "original" rifles forms a baseline to assess other rifles by. Its not that this rifle is alone in its state, rather its extensive examination is nearly unique.

I know it takes a great deal of time to do all of this, disassembly and photography, then uploading, and posting, - thanks for the extra effort Jordan!

Thank you for the kind words Paul and really its no trouble. I really do enjoy taking these pieces of history apart. Understanding how they work and the amount of detail that was put into making these fine battle rifles. Really is a marvel of engineering. Something that was complex to make at the time and they did it with the technology they had. To think the amount of effort that too. Hell they put Imperial fonts on the buttplate screws!

Anyway I think me making the effort to understand how parts were numbered or showing interesting part fonts opens up new doors into the research department. The more I show the more ideas it brings. New doors are opened new research is discovered. And more is learned for future collectors.

I just hope I was able to show enough. Well or at least close to it! :laugh:
 
I did want to ask you guys do you know where I can find a cleaning rod for this rifle? Someday I'm also hoping to add an original muzzle cover to it but those are extremely hard to locate.
 
The C&Asenal YouTube channel did a video on the Mauser 1871 Jagerbuchse. It is a good video. Nice rifle to. I have one myself.
 

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Enjoy that channel, they really put alot of time and effort into the research and history on certain firearms. I think they did a fantastic job on covering the 1871 Mausers and carbines, as well on the Gew88 rifles and carbines too.
 
Great Rifle and thanks a lot for showing the rifle with this ammount of detail!

The one thing i am still thinking about is the unit marking. Is it just really sloppy stamped? It looks kind of strange. Is there a second date next to the manufacturer date to show when this rifle was issued to the unit?

"1.J.L.169" would mean that this rifle was given to the "Landwehr-company, first jaeger bataillon, weapon number 169."

With kind regards

Vincent
 
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Great Rifle and thanks a lot for showing the rifle with this ammount of detail!

The one thing i am still thinking about is the unit marking. Is it just really sloppy stamped? It looks kind of strange. Is there a second date next to the manufacturer date to show when this rifle was issued to the unit?

"1.J.L.169" would mean that this rifle was given to the "Landwehr-company, first jaeger bataillon, weapon nomber 169."

With kind regards

Vincent

No other dates found Vincent. I will try to get a clearly picture posted of the unit marking when I get time.
 

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