Hello all,
More questions again I'm afraid,
I'm trying to update my collection data and need some help so that I can get the new labels a little more correct?
I have an 1871/74 Tube mag. Mauser manufactured, I believe, in Spandau.
I need to know if it's the last Prussian pattern 'large cal', 11x60mm issued, and did the Prussian/German (?) Command panic when the French introduced their 8mm Lebel, and consequently tried to adapt their 1871/74 to a smaller calibre, apparently without much success ? Did they try necking down 11mm cases and re-barreling?
I'm attaching two pics showing some inert rounds with the rifle, I believe the rounds should have flat tipped projectiles to reduce the problem of multiple ignition, caused by recoil, in the tube magazine?
This info has been gleaned from various friends, who like most collectors, enjoy a good disagreement over details, but it would be good for me to settle it once and for all, and stop having to alter my labels!
Many thanks for any help here,
Cheers,
navyman.
More questions again I'm afraid,
I'm trying to update my collection data and need some help so that I can get the new labels a little more correct?
I have an 1871/74 Tube mag. Mauser manufactured, I believe, in Spandau.
I need to know if it's the last Prussian pattern 'large cal', 11x60mm issued, and did the Prussian/German (?) Command panic when the French introduced their 8mm Lebel, and consequently tried to adapt their 1871/74 to a smaller calibre, apparently without much success ? Did they try necking down 11mm cases and re-barreling?
I'm attaching two pics showing some inert rounds with the rifle, I believe the rounds should have flat tipped projectiles to reduce the problem of multiple ignition, caused by recoil, in the tube magazine?
This info has been gleaned from various friends, who like most collectors, enjoy a good disagreement over details, but it would be good for me to settle it once and for all, and stop having to alter my labels!
Many thanks for any help here,
Cheers,
navyman.