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The upper handguard also wrapped around the rear sight. It dispensed with the complicated and expensive Lange-Vizier rear sight for a simple tangent sight. Stock disc that is used for unit markings. It was dubbed the Modelo Additionally, the same rifle Chile ordered was also sold to Colombia, Mexico, Ecuador, and even China bought a few. Indeed, the rifle that Chile adopted was essentially the same as this the Mauser - though with a few changes. By however, the cock-on-closing Model was starting to appear a little outdated and Chile wanted a new rifle.įor them the choice was simple: adopt what the Germans have, which was the famous Model Mauser. The Mauser was essentially an evolution of the epoch-making Spanish Model Chambered in the 7x57mm cartridge, the rifle and cartridge taught the US Army the importance of clip-loading high velocity cartridges in Cuba.īoer commandos taught the British some hard earned lessons about marksmanship on the veldt of South Africa with the 7x57mm Model Mauser. Note the large locking lugs and claw extractor. Naturally their parade rifles are Mauser 98 and 95 rifles and their uniforms are often a spitting image for the German Army. Even to this day, their parade uniforms include Stahlhelms and elite units still wear Pickelhauben. The military of the Republic of Chile has always had a bit of a Prussian slant. No longer the case, there is still hope for the average shooter. It was once accepted that rifles of the First World War would be less-expensive than those of the Second they were older, and had been rode harder for a longer period of time. But with a rise in interest, so have we seen a rise in prices. This has been helped in part by various forms of media piquing the interest of those who may not have been informed about this incredibly important historical event. Currently, we are still in the centenary of the First World War and in the past four years interest in this conflict has risen steadily. A gorgeous rifle and an example of old-world quality. Theodore Roosevelt.A Chilean Steyr Modelo Mauser rifle. Don't hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting but never hit soft. The ages have been at work on it and man can only mar it. Are they collectable? Sought after? Hard to find? Please read the rules at the top of each forum. Preservation forum, please no altered military surplus rifles or discussions on altering in this forum. What do you know about Chilean contract Mauser Carbine All collectible military bolt rifles are discussed here.įrom all countries around the world.
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Send email to admins russian-mosin-nagant-forum. Sample letter requesting file from attorney Overall 50", barrelPost by OldRussian » Tue Jan 28, pm. Small Arms of WWI Primer 113: Mausers 1912 Excellent wood, no cracks, neat brass decoration.īright shiny bore, sharp rifling. Exceptional mirror bright bore, sharp rifling. Barrel 33", overall Metal: bright finish, turning brown. Shiny bore, strong rifling, worn muzzle end. Barrel 29", overall Some chromed parts for parade use.