LEE made (still makes?) loading dies in 43 Mauser. Must have been a flood of 71's at some point not too far in the past but I don't really recall any.
Neat old rifles. Not often found anymore in full Military condition. Usually they've been chopped and sporterized at least some.
Mauser and some of the best gunsmiths of the time did make very nice sporters on these as well.
I never had one but had a nice Steyr Kropeschek (sp) Long Rifle. Those I do remember being imported in large numbers and sold in 3 or four versions in magazine ads (Ye Old Hunter?).
Had dies (RCBS) for that one but never got around to loading for it. Chould'a, Should'a hung on to it.
Beautiful rifle!
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Checked LEE website and they still offer 43MAuser dies. 2 die set w/SH.
Limited Production status.
$42 retail
Most reloading supply places price them just below $40,,but out of stock usually.
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