7.62 Chileno Mauser

[Mustang51]

I'm looking at buying a 1895 Chileno Mauser that is described as being in "7.62". I know that there are conversions of the 95 Chileno Mauser to 7.62 x 51, but I always thought that the rear receiver bridge or the receiver ring had some notation of the new caliber--".30", "7.62", "Nato" or some such.

I can find no notation or indication of the conversion anywhere in the pics.

 

[NCsmitty]

It may be stamped on the barrel, under the upper hand guard, if it is actually converted.
A chamber cast maybe needed to ascertain it's true chambering and bore size.
They are much better left in the original chambering which match the design levels of the rifle.


NCsmitty

 

[Mustang51]

I agree about them being left in their original chambering. I have very little interest in this if it actually has been re-chambered. But it is SO nice looking..I'm hoping that the auction description is wrong.