What model Mauser?

[NINEX19]

I have a 7MM Mauser (7X57 I think) with a date stamp of 1895 that I received about 10 years ago. I do not know much about these. I was wondering if someone could tell me what model number this is (as whenever I read about a Mauser there is always a model number with it) and what the approx. value is? What kind of history does this firearm involve?

It is in food shape except the wooden stock is quite dinged up.

I have fired about 25 rounds through it over the past 10 years.

 

[NINEX19]

BTT

 

[Steven Mace]

NINEX19, there are many different variations that fall under the Mauser rifle description. To properly identify your rifle it would be best if you could post pictures of it showing all the different markings. At the very least you would need to post a very detailed description of your rifle including all of the markings on the barrel & receiver in hopes someone might be able to give you an idea of what variant you might have.

Steve Mace

 

[Jim Watson]

Well, if it is dated 1894, it can't be a Model 1895, can it?
So it has got to be an 1893.
Not that there aren't multiple variations of that overall model, but that is the action type.
Value? I dunno. Not much. Unless it is something really unusual.

 

[Stephen Ewing]

NINEX19, I would add that I know "professionals" who routinely describe anything except Weatherby/Remington/Winchester/Browning/Sako as a "Mauser." If you're like many of the guys who have trusted such experts, for all I know, you might have a Mannlicher.

Pictures or a detailed description (how many locking lugs & where are they/cock on opening or closing/feed device/crest on receiver/etc.) will help greatly. If you can provide that, I all but guarantee you'll have a dozen helpful replies from the good folks here before I can muddy the waters again.

Steve

 

[Okiecruffler]

Too many people call everything a mauser

I bought a mauser at a garage sale once that the owner didn't know much about, but he thought it might be a .308. I just paid him the $40 and took home a nice looking Russian M44. Wonder what would have happened if he would have gotten a .308 to chamber ad fire. If it were my rifle and I couldn't identify it, I'd take it to a local gunsmith for identification and a quick check to make sure everything is still together in its proper place.

 

[NINEX19]

OK, sorry for the lack of information in the original post. I will attatch some pictures.

Here is a little bit more of a description: says "MAUSER CHILENO MODELO 1895" Manufactured in Loewe Berlin.

The serial numbers are all the same.

Has iron sights, cleaning rod, and bayonet lug.

Hope this helps. Thanks

 

[NINEX19]

two

 

[NINEX19]

three

 

[NINEX19]

four

This is not the best picture, between the flash and it being worn.

 

[NINEX19]

Anyone else want to take a stab at this now that I have pictures up before I let this thread die?

 

[Steven Mace]

NINEX19, you seem to have a Chilean Model 1895 Mauser rifle. Your picture #3 shows the Chilean national crest on the receiver ring (army issue)while picture #2 identifies the specific model and supplier on the side rail. The Chilean Model 95 was originally supplied by Ludwig Loewe & Co. located in Berlin & Charlottenburg, Germany and were very similar to the Spanish Model 1893. The differences are the Chilean model will have a cylindrical bolt head and the rear of the follower rounded off so that the bolt would close on an empty chamber. These were originally chambered in the 7x57mm caliber. A Chilean Model 95 like yours in similar condition would be worth about $150-$200. Hope this helps!

Steve Mace

 

[NINEX19]

Thanks for your help Steve. You have answered my questions.

 

[Cosmoline]

These are fine rifles, but keep in mind--they aren't '98's! They don't have the third locking lug and, IIRC, they don't have a gas vent in the bolt face. The standard US factory loadings should be OK provided headspace is good. Granted, I've never heard of one failing. But if it did you'd be in worse shape than you'd be with a '98 pattern such as the Brazilian 1908.

The 7x57 is a GREAT cartridge, btw. These old rifles usually work best with heavy 175 grain bullets at moderate velocities. These loads don't look like much on paper, but at that weight the 7mm bullets have got awesome sectional density. The 7x57 has brought down more elephants than all the nitro express "elephant guns" out there.

 

[fallingblock]

heed what Cosmoline is saying....

while the model '95 is a finely made and accurate rifle, it does not handle escaping gas as well as other designs.

I bought two of the 'new' Chilean 1895's when Century Arms was selling them in 1971 ($30 each ).

I made the mistake of shooting my way through a case of relatively hot Spanish early 50's ammo. One of the primers let go and drove the striker back and up my thumb

A painful lesson about early Mausers and 'bargain' ammo!