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Gewehr 71/84: Germany's Transitional Repeating Rifle

Gewehr 71/84: Germany's Transitional Repeating Rifle

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Published on June 10, 2018
Duration: 13:55

This video from Forgotten Weapons delves into the history and significance of the Gewehr 71/84, Germany's first repeating rifle developed by Paul Mauser. Introduced in 1884, it represented a significant leap in firepower with its 8-round tubular magazine, contrasting with earlier single-shot models. Despite its innovation, its service life was short, being quickly overshadowed by smokeless powder rifles like the French Lebel. The video also highlights a key design change introduced by the 71/84: the adoption of a pull-through cleaning kit due to the magazine's placement. Although briefly re-issued during World War I, its primary legacy lies in its transitional role and its influence on German firearm maintenance practices.

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