The German Mauser 71/84 is Germany's first repeating rifle, featuring a Kropatschek tubular magazine that holds eight 11mm cartridges. Despite its historical significance, its nearly 51-inch length and over 10-pound weight make it cumbersome. It produces significant smoke and recoil due to its black powder operation and large bullet, and was quickly surpassed by smokeless powder designs.
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