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During World War I, the brass trigger guards on these rifles were frequently replaced by steel parts in order to recycle the copper, which was in short supply during the war. The Jäger also features a brass finger rest on the underside of the wrist. The infantry and Jäger models can be differentiated by the number of barrel bands (three on the infantry rifle, two on the Jäger) and by their sling arrangement the infantry rifle has a sling between the trigger guard and second barrel band, the Jäger's sling extends from the lower barrel band to a swivel on the buttstock. It came in three variations: the infantry rifle with an 855mm barrel, the Jäger model with 750mm barrel, and a carbine with a 500mm barrel. It fired an 11mm bullet weighing 386 grains at a muzzle velocity of 1440 feet-per-second, from a rimmed brass case 60mm long. It replaced a mix of other infantry arms, including the Dreyse and the Werndl rifles. The single-shot bolt-action Model 1871 was Mauser's first commercial success, being adopted by the Prussian Army in March of 1872, and by 1877 the armies of all the other component states of the German Empire had followed suit. 30 Westley Richards Mauser Magazine Rifle.This rifle is an antique so no FFL is required…unless you live in California. This Mauser is worth adding to your collection. The Chilean crest on this receiver is crisp & deep and the Chilean crest on the stock is intact. This one looks great and has deep markings that include matching numbers on the receiver, stock, bottom metal, bolt handle, and cleaning rod. Model 1895’s made by Loewe are antiques those made by DWM may not be antiques as many were made by DWM after 1898. Our Assessment: This Chilean Model 1895 Mauser was made in Germany as a contract rifle for Chile before Loewe and Company formed Deutsche Waffen-Und Munitionsfabriken (DWM). As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards. Mechanics: The action functions correctly.
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Overall, this rifle rates in about Fine condition as an antique. Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 96% of its finish.The metal shows light scrapes, a few small scratches, and a few areas of light oxidation. There is fouling and intermittent light erosion in the grooves near the muzzle.
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The stock rates in about Very Good Plus to Fine condition as an antique.īore Condition: The lands are bright, the grooves are semi bright, and the rifling is deep. The LOP measures 13 ¼ inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. A few of the marks have damaged the surface wood. The wood shows scrapes & scratches and compression marks. The buttplate and stock hardware show scrapes & oxidation. Stock Configuration & Condition: The two piece hardwood stock has a straight grip, nosecap with bayonet lug, hole for the included cleaning rod, barrel band, 2 sling loops, and a metal buttplate. When flipped up it becomes a sight ladder that uses a separate sliding “V” notched blade. Sights / Optics: The front sight is an inverted “V” post set atop a small base. The top right edge of the stock, at the receiver, and the left side of the stock, below the receiver, are each marked with a “star”. The bottom of the grip and butt are marked with small stamps. The left side of the buttstock is marked with an “1895” dated Chilean crest. Most of the metal parts are marked with small Chilean proofs (“crossed hammers”, “X in a circle”, etc.).
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The bottom metal and bolt assembly (twice) are also marked with the last 2 digits of the serial number. The “1” on the cleaning rod has been double struck. The left side of the receiver, the stock (below the receiver serial number), the bottom metal, the bolt handle, and the cleaning rod are all marked with the serial number. The left side of the receiver is marked with the serial number, two proofs, and “MAUSER CHILENO MODELO 1895, / MANUFACTURA LOEWE BERLIN”. The top of the receiver is marked with a Chilean Crest. Markings: There is no visible import mark. Loewe & Company became a part of Deutsche Waffen Munitionsfabriken (DWM) in 1897.Īction Type: Bolt Action, Internal Magazine Arrow_back Returns To All Sold Items arrow_back Return To Sold Foreign Military Arms