Type: Used
Make: Mauser / Deutsche Waffen – UND Munitionsfabriken Berlin
Model: 1895 Chile / Chilean / Chileno
Serial Number: K8242
Caliber: 7mm Mauser
Capacity: 5rd
Action: Bolt
Markings to note: Chile logo on receiver. Serial is stamped K8242. Bolt is stamped 39. Stock has a cartouche on buttstock. Stock is stamped K7334. Sight base has a 3 and 5. Floot plate is stamped H8645.
Barrel Length: 28.5″
Sights: Adjustable rear. Front post
Finish: Blued
Bore Condition: Mostly bright and sharp.
Overall Condition: Rifle is in good overall condition. Finish is mostly intact with some light signs of use in varios areas. Barrel near bore is worn with some discoloration, however, bore does not appear to have been eroded. Stock is in good condition with minor sign of use and light scratches. Floor plate has a ding in it near where it is mounted to stock. Overall rifle would fall somewhere between 85% – 90% overall condition.
Additional Notes: The Mauser Chileno Model 1895, also known as the Modelo 1895, is a bolt-action rifle that was the standard issue firearm for the Chilean military during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Manufactured by the German company Mauser, this rifle was a variant of the Mauser 1893 and featured the 7x57mm Mauser caliber. It had a distinctive straight bolt handle, five-round internal box magazine, and a turned-down bolt. The Chileno Model 1895 was known for its robust and reliable design, making it a popular choice not only in Chile but also among other South American countries. It played a significant role in various conflicts in the region, including the Chilean Civil War and the War of the Pacific. Today, the Chileno Model 1895 is considered a historical collector’s item, valued for its craftsmanship and its connection to the military history of Chile.
