@TheSouthernGentleman possibly at little local gunshows. This one was given to me years ago by an elderly neighbor who picked this one up in Korea in 1952. So during its time prior it seems it never really traveled far...only going from China to North Korea, possibly during the red offensive of 1951.

This rifle was used by Chinese army in 1884(the war between China and France).So did the model 1879.After several years,Chinese factory produced some M1882 and used in the war 1894

yes, they can...however, be careful when using smokeless. The info. can be found in the Second Edition of the Lee Modern Reloading.

@Bananainside without seeing it, I cannot tell. Value varies on these things...the ones in poor condition can fetch up to only $350. They came in many calibre's: 30US Army, 11mm Spanish, 45Gov't, 43 Egyptian, and 11mm Mauser. Few can be found in 7mm Mauser. Depending on condition, it should be okay to shoot...however, if you cannot determine the calibre, take it to a competent smitty who would, with light-grade lead, fill the chambering, then measure the lead blank to determine the calibre.

Can they fire smokeless cartidges?