Chilean 1895 Mauser 7x57mm Matching German Bolt Action Rifle Antique
SOLD FOR: $1075
LSB#: 210713ME14
Make: Loewe & Company. Berlin, Germany. A Chilean contract rifle.
Model: 1895
Serial Number: C9616
Year of Manufacture: 1895 to 1897. Loewe & Company became a part of Deutsche Waffen Munitionsfabriken (DWM) in 1897.
Caliber: 7mm Mauser (7x57mm)
Action Type: Bolt Action, Internal Magazine
Markings: There is no visible import mark. The top of the receiver is marked with a Chilean Crest. The left side of the receiver is marked with the serial number, two proofs, and “MAUSER CHILENO MODELO 1895, / MANUFACTURA LOEWE BERLIN”. 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 “1” on the cleaning rod has been double struck. The bottom metal and bolt assembly (twice) are also marked with the last 2 digits of the serial number. Most of the metal parts are marked with small Chilean proofs (“crossed hammers”, “X in a circle”, etc.). The left side of the buttstock is marked with an “1895” dated Chilean crest. The bottom of the grip and butt are marked with small stamps. 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”.
Barrel Length: Approximately 29 Inches
Sights / Optics: The front sight is an inverted “V” post set atop a small base. The rear sight is a “V” notched blade. When flipped up it becomes a sight ladder that uses a separate sliding “V” notched blade. The ladder is marked from “5-20”.
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. The buttplate and stock hardware show scrapes & oxidation. The wood shows scrapes & scratches and compression marks. A few of the marks have damaged the surface wood. The LOP measures 13 ¼ inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Very Good Plus to Fine condition as an antique.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The lands are bright, the grooves are semi bright, and the rifling is deep. There is fouling and intermittent light erosion in the grooves near the muzzle.
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. The screws show light use. The markings are deep & crisp. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fine condition as an antique.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
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). Model 1895’s made by Loewe are antiques; those made by DWM may not be antiques as many were made by DWM after 1898. This one looks great and has deep markings that include matching numbers on the receiver, stock, bottom metal, bolt handle, and cleaning rod. The Chilean crest on this receiver is crisp & deep and the Chilean crest on the stock is intact. This Mauser is worth adding to your collection. This rifle is an antique so no FFL is required…unless you live in California.