{"product_id":"an-extraordinary-fully-matching-prussian-model-1871-jagerbuchse-short-rifle","title":"(No PAL Required)  Prussian Model 1871 Jägerbüchse (Short Rifle) An Extraordinary Fully Matching","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eManufactured by \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eÖsterreichische Waffenfabriks-Gesellschaft (OEWG), Steyr, Austria\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrussian Model 1871 Jägerbüchse (Short Rifle)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e is chambered in the powerful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e11.15×60R Mauser (.43 Mauser)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e cartridge. Originally adopted by the Prussian Army for Jäger (light infantry and rifle) units, the M1871 Jägerbüchse represents one of the earliest standardized metallic-cartridge military rifles of Imperial Germany.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis example was produced in \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1875\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e and bears the correct \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e“ÖSTERR. WAFFENFABR. GES.”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Steyr manufacturer’s roll mark. It retains crisp Imperial \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFW (King Wilhelm I)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e acceptance stamps together with numerous original Prussian inspection marks throughout the rifle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe rifle measures approximately \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1,240 mm (48.8 in)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e in overall length with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e747 mm (29.4 in)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e barrel, conforming to original military specifications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA major highlight of this rifle is its exceptional originality. Virtually every serialized component—including the receiver, bolt body, bolt head, cocking piece, firing pin, extractor, and other bolt components—remains \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003efully matching\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e with the serial number \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e7612G\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e. Even the smallest bolt components retain their original matching assembly numbers, an extremely uncommon level of originality after approximately 150 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe rifle also retains its \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eoriginal cleaning rod\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, complete with a crisp \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrussian military inspection mark\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, further enhancing its originality and collector appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMechanically, the rifle functions properly. The bore is \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eexceptionally bright with sharp, well-defined rifling\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, exhibiting outstanding preservation that is seldom encountered on black-powder military rifles of this period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFinding a Prussian Model 1871 Jägerbüchse is uncommon in itself; locating one that remains \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003efully matching throughout\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, retains its original cleaning rod, exhibits strong Imperial acceptance markings, and possesses an excellent bore is exceptionally difficult. This rifle represents a superb opportunity for the advanced collector of Imperial German or early Mauser military arms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique Status – No PAL Required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This firearm qualifies as an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eantique firearm under Canadian law\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edoes not require a PAL (Possession and Acquisition Licence) for purchase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFRT reference number\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e can be found in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elast photo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of the listing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AAG CANADA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53916131426415,"sku":"NPN000035","price":2850.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/1836\/6063\/files\/IMG_7694_83aa0708-0745-4217-a0f6-470076fe25cc.jpg?v=1785517400","url":"https:\/\/aagcanada.ca\/products\/an-extraordinary-fully-matching-prussian-model-1871-jagerbuchse-short-rifle","provider":"AAG CANADA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}