I am NOT a good shot, and don't get out often with long guns. I have my mothers 1895 Chilean Mauser, that was sporterized in the 60s. Not really a third lug, but adds some safety to the small ring design. It is, to my knowledge, the only small ring Mauser with this feature. The 1895 Chilean has a safety slot in the receiver near the rear bridge that the bolt handle fits into. I've got a couple of them and they are sweet rifles. The 98 is the heavy duty version, the 95 is the Gazelle. I think there is an elegance in this design missing in later models, but I do love the 96 too. The 95 shoots with way less recoil and is lighter. Personally I could live without the stripper clip recess, the third safety lug, and the giant oversized caliber.
1895 CHILEAN MAUSER SERIAL NUMBERS FULL
The Swede's wanted a lot changed for the 96 and the 98 was a full blown German military design, so the 95's had the last of the pure Mauser engineers at work. I love the 95's the best because I think it was the last Mauser design not to be overly influenced by the "input" from customers and militaries. They eliminated it in the 96 and I don't think the 89's or 91's had it. Yes, that slot in the raceway is a unique feature to the 93's and 95's. Haven't seen that before, but my only previous small ring Mausers are Swedes so I don't know how common that is in the design. The other thing that looks unique to me is the slot on the left side of the bolt raceway to help guide the bolt as it travels back and forth. Thanks! That little safety slot shows that Mauser was already thinking about improving safety back in 1895. As an aside, all Ludwig Loewe marked rifles are legal antiques (pre-1899).Īnd yes, I will keep it stock - I love the way it looks and wouldn't dream of changing it! It's just the name of the factory changed. So mine and yours were made in the same factory by the same people. Not sure of the exact date, but end of 1896 or beginning of 1897, Ludwig Loewe Company consolidated their holdings and renamed the company DWM. The early ones were marked "Ludwig Loewe" because that was the name of the company. It now resides in my friend's gun safe in Idaho, where it does get used. Like I said, I simply didn't know enough about the heritage of these fine rifles. From 29" barrel down to 23" barrel, bolt handle turned down, new Williams irons put on, drilled and tapped for scope, just everything.
I didn't know too much about them when I bought mine in 1975, so I had it completely sporterized. ' Bailey, I have one of those 1895 Chilean Mauser's, also 7x57.
All markings are sharp and crisp, but I cannot take good pics to save my life! Just gotta order some brass, dies, and bullets!Īnyways, here are some really bad pics. I have shot old Mausers in 7x57 before, but it was just a brief 5 shots at a steel plate, then return the rifle to the owner with a "thank you!" It's a nice cartridge and I will handload for the South American long rifle. It is my first rifle chambered in 7x57 Mauser so I am curious as to how it will shot. Other than the chambering, most of the differences look pretty minor. It is actually very similar to my M96 Swedish Mauser. Blueing is great and really the only issue is some really dried out and stubborn packing grease.
Bore is mirror and a dirty bolt face is the only sign that it has ever been fired. It's in really good shape with all matching numbers and no import marks. But among C&R collectors, it is also known as a customer for some really great Mausers! I recently lucked into this nice Chilean Mauser M1895 made by DWM and got it home today. Chile is known for great wine and delicious sea bass.
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