Tomorrow I will try and get good close up pics of the inspector marks. Chilean Contract Model 1895 Mauser Rifle, chambered in 7x57/7mm Mauser. This one just has the original inspector marks, which are the other Cartouches I noted on the stock. Boyds offers large ring Mauser actions for the 98K, VZ24, and Turkish Mausers as well as small ring Mauser stocks for the other models made before 1898. matching numbered complete wood stock with all metal for the swedish model 1896 mauser rifles in 6.5x55 caliber.Comes with the cleaning rod,buttplate,upper handguard (also matching)bayonetlug,front band,middle band,stock disc,and rear sling swivel.all numbered metal parts are numbered 518,stock is in good servicable condition. Grips are good, has imprints and few scratches but overall good condition., Product Videos. 10in unsharpened blade, minor spotting, Chilean proof mark, and 'WG' etching. Paul Mauser was designing 7mm cartridges and rifles a good 75 years or so before 7mm was the cool caliber to have. good grips, German made Chilean Mauser bayonet. Other rifles received new SIG barrels, different rear sights, and had Chilean Cartouches to the stock. A Boyds custom hardwood stock will improve the look, feel, and accuracy of virtually any rifle, particularly these old Mausers that may clutter the used section of your local gun shop. The 1893 Mauser fired a new, smokeless, rimless cartridge designated as the 7 x 57mm Mauser (hereto known as the 7mm Mauser). Marked on top of receiver ring with Chilean crest, and on left side 'MAUSER CHILENO MODELO 1895. The rifles were blocked from delivery by Brititsh Naval Blockade, returned to Germany, and resold to Chile with just the Chilean Crest added to the receivers. Chilean Model 1895 Mauser Bolt Action Rifle, C5816, 7x57mm, 29.5' barrel, blued/bright finish, hardwood stock, inverted 'V' front sight and adjustable folding leaf rear sight, with cleaning rod. Nice oneĪccording to the chart by John Wall this one is still in original condition as sent to the Boers except for the receiver crest.
CHILEAN MAUSER MODERN STOCK SERIAL
The bolt handle, serial number, and lack of Chilean side markings point to South African Boer intended use, but no OVS marking, these never made it to the boers. Junk Yard Dog wrote:Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken Aktien-Gesellschaft, DWM to Americans, wasn't formed until 1896 after the merger of Ludwig Loewe, and Mauser, so you have somewhat of a rough idea of when the rifle was made.