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Original 1888 German 11mm Mauser M1871 Rifle Cartridge – Antique – Inert

Original 1888 German 11mm Mauser M1871 Rifle Cartridge – Antique – Inert

£19.95 GBP
£19.95 GBP
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Product Description

Original 1888-dated German 11mm Mauser M1871 rifle cartridge, dating from the late 19th century and associated with the German Imperial Army.

This antique cartridge is believed to be an example of the 11.15×60mmR Mauser cartridge, originally introduced in 1871 for the Mauser Model 1871 single-shot military rifle.

The cartridge was designed for black-powder ammunition and remained in use during the late 19th century, including with the Mauser M1871/84 repeating rifle.

Headstamp details

  • 88: Manufactured in 1888

  • 3: March production

  • Factory marking: Appears to be D or B; manufacturer not conclusively identified

  • Star symbol: Additional German military cartridge marking

Specifications

  • Country: Imperial Germany

  • Calibre: Believed to be 11.15×60mmR Mauser

  • Date: March 1888

  • Period: Late Victorian / Imperial German

  • Case: Brass, bottlenecked, rimmed

  • Projectile: Round-nosed lead bullet

  • Measured case length: 59.4mm

  • Measured bullet diameter: 10.6mm

  • Condition: Original, with age-related patina and surface wear

A fascinating example of early German military rifle ammunition, particularly suitable for collectors of antique cartridges, Mauser rifles and Imperial German militaria.

Inert display-only cartridge. Fired or oiled primer