Chilean Mauser M 1895………… (F 999)
Created on May 12th 2022
Chilean Model 1895 Mauser
Of standard military specification chambered in 7 x 57mm. Mauser action with straight arm bolt and flag safety to rear. Internal 5-shot magazine. Serial number on LHS of receiver ring is “D 8233″surrounded by Chilean proof symbols. The following being applied to the outer action wall; ” MAUSER CHILENO MODELO 1895, / MANUFACTURA LOEWE BERLIN” Bolt release to rear LHS of action. Bolt arm numbered “F 7973” Flag safety is rectangular and cross hatched to aid grip. Cylindrical bolt handle.
Overall the rifle measures 48.1/2″ long. The round, once blued barrel, is 29″ long and the trigger pull is 13.1/4″ to centre. Undisturbed but slightly worn Chilean crest over receiver. There is a similar crest applied as a cartouche to the centre of the LHS of the butt-stock. Steel butt-plate. Trigger guard and magazine floor plate match the action. Strongly blued follower with the rear ground so the bolt will close when empty. Twin sling swivels. Mauser type barrel bands with Swedish-type spring retention under. Full length cleaning rod stored under barrel. Front band also has a lug for bayonet mounting. Finish is 90% worn over the metalwork of the rifle as a whole; mostly turning to silver grey with brown tone.
Ladder type rear sights with “V” notch aiming points. The ladder being graduated from 500 to 2000 when flipped up. Single piece hardwood stock with straight wrist and hand guard over barrel. The action is smooth and mechanically fine. Bore is dark and obviously used but rifling is complete. Stock is battered but not destroyed with an even finish. Rifle has been stripped cleaned and re-proofed freshly in 2022.
Stock No F 999
£ 545.
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