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  • sd61
    Member
    • Mar 2012
    • 126

    1895 Chilean Mauser - Unissued?

    Bought this rifle as an antique from a LGS near me. Condition is excellent both wood and metal, all numbers matching down to the cleaning rod. By looking at the bolt face It does not appear to be ever fired...The craftsmaship of this rifle is amazing, true old world quality!
    I'm curious, what would you guys value this rifle at?
    Pictures link below, enjoy...
  • #2
    wang949
    Member
    • Mar 2011
    • 382

    That thing is beautiful.

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    • #3
      SVT-40
      I need a LIFE!!
      • Jan 2008
      • 12894

      The 1895's can be found in exceptional condition like your is. They are few and far between though. That is an exceptional rifle.

      A similar condition 1895 Chilean rifle sold recently on Gunbroker for $2,001.54



      I too have a similar condition rifle. They are things of beauty.


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      • #4
        sd61
        Member
        • Mar 2012
        • 126

        Nice rifle you've got as well! Looking at the gunbroker link you sent, it seems that the guy selling it wasn't even aware that this is an antique, pre 1898 no FFL required whatsoever...BTW, I also had to argue with the dealer I bought mine from, they wanted me to go through DROS paperwork. They finally accepted to do some online research, and sure enough, Loewe Berlin manufacturing came back as an antique and was sold as such!
        Originally posted by SVT-40
        The 1895's can be found in exceptional condition like your is. They are few and far between though. That is an exceptional rifle.

        A similar condition 1895 Chilean rifle sold recently on Gunbroker for $2,001.54



        I too have a similar condition rifle. They are things of beauty.


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        • #5
          Army GI
          Veteran Member
          • Apr 2007
          • 4284

          That is a beautiful rifle, I have a Mexican Mauser I want to restore to that condition when I have the funds.

          Also, all we know is that the model is 1895. We don't know when it was actually built. My Krag is a model 1898, but it was built in 1903.
          I purge the wicked. The impious madness must end. I shall be the instrument of Armageddon. It has gotten out of hand...
          WTB: Winchester /Miroki 1895 .30-06; No1. Mk. III SMLE .303 British; M96 Swedish Mauser 6.5x55mm; M39 Finnish Mosin 7.62x54r; S&W 625 .45 ACP; Glock 17.

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          • #6
            Emdawg
            Veteran Member
            • Jan 2012
            • 4292

            Very nice. I picked up mine a year ago. The only problem with mine is that the stock had a couple of dings. At least it has the original sling.
            *sniff* *sniff* Commies...

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            • #7
              joefrank64k
              @ the Dark End of the Bar
              CGN Contributor - Lifetime
              • Mar 2009
              • 10124

              Beautiful!
              You will never, in your life, have a chance like this again.
              If I were you, I would not pass this up. I would not let this go by...this is rare.
              Come on...what harm??

              joefrank64k 251/251 100% iTrader?

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              • #8
                Flyin Brian
                CGN/CGSSA Contributor
                • Oct 2009
                • 3395

                Originally posted by Army GI
                That is a beautiful rifle, I have a Mexican Mauser I want to restore to that condition when I have the funds.

                Also, all we know is that the model is 1895. We don't know when it was actually built. My Krag is a model 1898, but it was built in 1903.
                In this case it is easy to prove it is an antique; it is marked Loewe.
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                • #9
                  glennsche
                  Senior Member
                  • Jan 2009
                  • 1831

                  there's on up now on GB, admittedly not as nice as GB61's, but not shabby either. he wants 700.

                  "If the American Left wanted to decrease interest in shooting, they should have the government make it mandatory like they do here in Switzerland. Nothing makes you not want to do something like when the government makes you do it."

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                  • #10
                    Emdawg
                    Veteran Member
                    • Jan 2012
                    • 4292

                    If memory serves correct DWM merged with the Loewe company in 1896. They stopped marking mausers with the Loewe stamps in 1897, that is when the DWM models began making appearance.
                    *sniff* *sniff* Commies...

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                    • #11
                      Mustang
                      Calguns Addict
                      • Aug 2007
                      • 5024

                      Those are both extremely nice Chileno 1895's.

                      Nice ones used to be so cheap. I've got two that are in nice shape, although not as nice as 61's and SVT's

                      Be careful...collecting South American contract Mausers can become addicting. There are so many different ones and with patience, very nice examples can be found.
                      Last edited by Mustang; 02-26-2013, 8:05 PM.
                      ...a fool and his money were lucky to get together in the first place...

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                      • #12
                        Jeff L
                        Senior Member
                        • Jan 2011
                        • 1219

                        OP- that's what we call minty.
                        http://www.jouster2.com/forums/forum.php
                        vishooter's 1903 page

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                        • #13
                          pro-nra
                          Senior Member
                          • Nov 2010
                          • 2270

                          Gorgeous! That serial number is wicked.

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                          • #14
                            Syntax Error
                            Veteran Member
                            • Nov 2009
                            • 3817

                            Beautiful gun! I love those turn-of-the-century Mauser rifles from Germany in the pre-WW1 days. Truly a remarkable piece with remarkable craftsmanship.

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                            • #15
                              sd61
                              Member
                              • Mar 2012
                              • 126

                              Originally posted by Emdawg
                              If memory serves correct DWM merged with the Loewe company in 1896. They stopped marking mausers with the Loewe stamps in 1897, that is when the DWM models began making appearance.

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