Synopsis:

Attractive Mauser Chileano 1895 rifle manufactured by DWM in Berlin, this all matching and all original example having been made in 1902.

Description:

Standard configuration DWM manufactured Mauser Chileno Model 1895 bolt action rifle assembled in the Loewe Berlin arsenal and chambered in 7x57mm. Drift adjustable inverted V front sight and ladder style rear sight graded 5-20. On the left side of the rifle you will see the full SN over the Star of David just under the receiver ring. On the left side of the receiver ring you see again the full SN but over a shield followed by two line address “MAUSER CHILENO MODELO 1895./MANUFACTURA LOEWE BERLIN.”. The top of the receiver ring is stamped with the Crest of Chile. Full SN repeated on the cleaning rod, bolt handle and trigger guard with the last two numbers repeated on the floorplate, safety, and safety selector. Multiple matching inspection marks on the rust blue, fire blued surfaces and the stock. Chilean Crest over 1902 date on the left of the buttstock. Smooth blued buttplate. Complete with military sling.

Condition:

VG- with rifle retaining the majority of the rust blued finish except in the usual contact areas, especially the floorplate and trigger guard where there is a lot of fading. The same concerns apply to the fire blued small parts that show no suggestion of enhancement. Oil darkened stock with scattered handling dings though markings remain crisp. Bright bore with sharp rifling. Correct manual mechanics. Comparable condition oil darkened sling. An all correct Chilean Model 1895 rifle, whose condition reflects military use, assembled in 1902.