![]() Mauser continued to make sporting and hunting. The weapon is dated 1878 and covered in German acceptance and proof stampings. This is a short Cavalry version Mauser that was initially commissioned for Frederick Wilhelm (FW) of Prussia at the factory of Österreichische Waffenfabriksgesellschaft, or what is now Steyr. Mod 1871 Infantrie Gewere) the bolt system of the Beaumont prevented the adoption of a turned down bolt. The Mauser Model 1871 adopted as the Gewehr 71 or Infanterie-Gewehr 71, or "Infantry Rifle 71" ("I.G.Mod.71" was stamped on the rifles themselves) was the first rifle model in a distinguished line designed and manufactured by Paul Mauser and Wilhelm Mauser of the Mauser company and later mass-produced at Spandau arsenal. Marked "Mauser Modelo Argentino 1891., Manufactura Loewe Berlin" on left side of receiver, has a crisp Argentine crest at top of the receiver, chambered in 7.65x53mm Argentine Mauser, 17.7″ barrel.
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