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Mike Webb

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Just acquired an 1895 Chilean Mauser. Marked Loewe not DWM so it is 1895 production for sure. Not really into South American Mausers but it was in such good shape I couldn't help myself.
This is the rifle version probably 95% condition, all matching with a very good bore. Anybody have a ballpark value for this rifle?
Thanks in advance, Mike
 
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samsplacci71 said:
Very nice score. Though if memory serves me right, it is chambered in 7.65 Argentine or something like that.
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No, all the 1895's for Chile were 7x57 calibre though as has been mentioned many were rebored by Chile for 7.62 NATO and called the model 1895/61. Not a good conversion as the old 95 is not as strong as the 98 action. I will post pics when I get the last of the cosmoline cleaned off. The only drawback is the cleaning rod is missing and they were serial numbered to the rifle.
 
Mike Webb said:
No, all the 1895's for Chile were 7x57 calibre though as has been mentioned many were rebored by Chile for 7.62 NATO and called the model 1895/61. Not a good conversion as the old 95 is not as strong as the 98 action. I will post pics when I get the last of the cosmoline cleaned off. The only drawback is the cleaning rod is missing and they were serial numbered to the rifle.
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Quite right Mike. I am confusing yours with the 1891 Argentine Mauser. I stand corrected. I have also heard from connaisseurs to steer clear of the 95/61's as they were not reworked well. I have 6 Mausers at the moment and none of them in 7mm. I do have the dies for it, just not the rifle yet. Yours looks like an outstanding specimen!!
 
Mike Webb said:
Just acquired an 1895 Chilean Mauser. Marked Loewe not DWM so it is 1895 production for sure. Not really into South American Mausers but it was in such good shape I couldn't help myself.
This is the rifle version probably 95% condition, all matching with a very good bore. Anybody have a ballpark value for this rifle?
Thanks in advance, Mike
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Nice score, Mike. Was this from an NB dealer --- saw one listed the other day that sold. Would love to see detailed pictures as the workmanship is quite nice on those rifles.
 
Hi Mike, I have the same rifle as you, also in collector grade condition. They are beautifully made that's for sure and 7mm Mauser is a highly regarded round. Bubba turned plenty of these into hunting rifles. I love how the Chilean crest is embossed on the side of the butt stock. Note the Star of David beside the serial number on the left side of the stock. Apparently Loewe was Jewish - ironic considering the history of some German made Mausers. Despite their beauty they don't quite bring the dollars like the later large ring ('98) Mausers, such as the Brazilian 1909 and the Argentine 1909. I value mine at about $700. Hope that helps.
 
The more I look at it the impressed I am with the workmanship. I noticed the Star of David as well. I read that the 1888 Commission rifle was unpopular with the German Army and was called the "Juden Flinte" or Jew Rifle even though Ludwig Loewe only produced around 25% of the total production. Origanally I bought it to flip but the more I look at it the more I want to keep it for myself. I hate it when that happens.
 
A lot of rifles have the Star of David defaced or ground out. Brazilian, Argentine and several others, took their religion seriously and had the stamps removed or defaced.

The stamp is intact on my Chilean 95 as well.

These old rifle threads are good, they give me the incentive to bring some of the stuff in the safes into the light again for a quick fondle/inspection/perusal.
 
Here are a few pics of the 1895. Sorry if the quality of the photos is much lower than the quality of the rifle.
Mike








Note the Star of David beneath the serial on the stock.
The inletting is flawless even around the rear sight.
Anybody know what the double S on the floorplate and stock mean?
 
Ludwig Loewe was Jewish and marked the rifles accordingly. Some rifles that were issued to predominantly Christian countries had the star removed also for religious reasons, I guess.
 
Cool stuff.
A Chilean Mauser is on my list of must acquires...it'd make an awesome partner to my Chilean Steyr-Hahn.
Having a GI rifle and pistol combo is always on my list.
Keep them coming.
 
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