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Category - Mauser Rifles - Military - Military Rifles - Non-US

Category
Mauser Rifles - Military
Military Rifles - Non-US

Loewe 1895 Chilean Mauser Bolt Rifle 7mm

Description:
LOEWE 1895 CHILEAN MAUSER BOLT RIFLE - 7MM

• Manufacturer: Loewe & Company (Berlin)
• Model: Model 1895 Chilean Mauser
• Caliber: 7x57mm Mauser (7mm)
• Action: Bolt Action
• Year: 1895 Dated
• Numbers: Matching throughout including cleaning rod
• Condition: Outstanding - 98% finish, excellent wood, excellent bore
• Era: Antique (NO 4473)

Description: The Model 1895 Chilean Mauser represents one of the most historically significant military rifles of the late 19th century, manufactured by the prestigious Loewe & Company of Berlin for the Chilean Army. This contract marked an important chapter in both German arms manufacturing and South American military modernization, as Chile sought to equip its forces with the most advanced bolt-action rifle technology available at the time.
This outstanding example bears the coveted 1895 date marking and retains matching numbers throughout, including the cleaning rod - a rarity that significantly enhances its collector value. The rifle showcases exceptional preservation with 98% of its original finish remaining intact, excellent wood that has maintained its structural integrity and appearance, and an excellent bore that reflects the superior steel quality of German manufacturing. The 7x57mm Mauser cartridge, introduced with this rifle, would go on to become one of the most successful and enduring military cartridges in history. A superb example of German precision engineering and a significant piece of Chilean military history.
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Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Loewe
Model: 1895
Serial Number: C1308
Barrel Length: 29