Original German Made Model 1895 Chilean Contract Mauser Short Rifle by Ludwig Loewe with Bayonet – Serial A 6837 Original Items

Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice service used condition example of the Model 1895 Chilean Mauser Artillery Short Rifle, officially termed the Mosqueton Mauser Chileno Mo 1895. It was made by the renowned LUDWIG LOEWE ARMS COMPANY of BERLIN, and comes complete with the correct bayonet, made by the well-known Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Co.. It shows signs of long service, but does not have any major wear or damage from abuse. This gives it a lovely worn patina that is simply impossible to duplicate.

The Ludwig Loewe company was actually part owner of Mauser Waffenfabrik from 1887 onward, which is why they were the primary contractor for the export Mauser rifles. In 1896 the company consolidated its arms manufacturing, and founded Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken, the famous D.W.M.. All rifles made 1897 onward were marked with the new company abbreviation. Therefore ANY LUDWIG LOEWE marked firearm is considered Pre-1899 ANTIQUES by U.S. FEDERAL LAW. Most Chilean Contract M-1895 Rifles and Carbines found today are marked DWM, with examples by Ludwig Loewe being hard to find.

The left side of the receiver on this lovely example is marked with the production information:

MAUSER CHILENO MODELO 1895.
MANUFACTURA LOEWE BERLIN.

To the left of this is serial number A 6837, which is also stamped on magazine housing and very faintly on the stock. The bolt is marked with non-matching serial number A 6214, and other components were probably swapped out as well. The Chilean Coat of Arms over the chamber is worn, but still partly visible, and there is still a portion of a cartouche on the left butt stock. The cleaning rod is unfortunately missing.

The metalwork was originally all blued, but years of service and cleaning have removed most of this on the exposed areas, which now show a polished bright steel patina, with some areas of past peppering. There is however still much of the “niter blue” finish on the magazine follower, as it is a very durable finish and well protected inside the action. The stock is in good condition, showing wear from long service, though it does not look to have been reconditioned, as the stock markings are still partly present, just showing wear from use.

The rifle cycles well, with a crisp dry fire, though we are not able to check to see if the magazine still feeds. The flip safety works correctly, preventing firing in the up position, and locking the bolt closed in the right position. The bore is in good condition, showing clear rifling, but also fouling and oxidation from use.

The bayonet and scabbard are both in very good condition, with the blade still showing the original factory crossgrain and blunt edge, having never been sharpened. It still bears the Chilean crest on the ricasso along with other proofs, and the other side of the ricasso bears the German Bayonet maker’s name:

WEYERSBERG
KIRSCHBAUM & CO
SOLINGEN

This company is a famous manufacturer of military swords and cutlery in Solingen, Germany – a city famous since the middle ages for its metal-working and craftsmanship in sword making. Per J. Anthony Carter’s fine work GERMAN SWORD AND KNIFE MAKERS, the traditional manufacturing of swords at WKC dates back to the year 1774 when the Weyersberg first registered the ”Kings head” as their trademark. Later in 1883 the company merged with the Kirschbaums and the company WKC was formed as it exists today. It was heavily involved with exporting edged weapons to South American countries in the late 19th and early 20th century

Another Military Contract from the Victorian era that Mauser managed to snag from all its European competitors. In very nice condition, complete with bayonet and ready to display!

Specifications (Carbine):-

Year of Manufacture: 1895
Caliber: 7×57mm Mauser
Cartridge Type: Centerfire Cartridge
Barrel Length: 21.25 Inches
Overall Length: 41.2 Inches
Action type: Bolt-Action
Feed System: 5 round internal magazine

Specifications (Bayonet):-

Blade Length: 10″
Blade Style: Single Edged bayonet
Overall length: 14 3/4“
Crossguard: 2 3/4”
Scabbard Length: 10 5/8″

More on the Mauser Model 1895:

The Mauser Model 1895 is a bolt operated magazine fed rifle using the 7×57mm Mauser cartridge. It was exported to many overseas powers, including the Chilean forces which adopted as the Fusil Mauser Chileno Mo 1895. It is the first major modification of the Mauser Model 1893 and was produced by Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken, known as DWM, and Ludwig Loewe Company from 1895 to 1900.

A Model 1895 short rifle was also produced, adopted as the Mosqueton Mauser Chileno Mo 1895, a slightly longer version of the carbine with an overall length of 41.2 in (1,046 mm), a 21.25 in (540 mm) barrel and a 1,400 m (1,531 yd) rear sight. The only other modifications are a bent bolt handle and sling swivels on the left side of the barrel band and stock

First supplied by the Ludwig Loewe & Co during 1895-1896 then later by the DWM (1897-1900), the Mauser model 1895 first made its appearance during a small arms race between Argentina and Chile in 1896 and 1898. In this period, over 80,000 Model 1895 rifles and 30,000 Model 1895 carbines were shipped and deployed to the Chilean army.

The Mauser Model 1895 also saw service in Mexico, Costa Rica, Paraguay, Iran, El Salvador and Honduras. Mauser Model 1895 rifles and carbines were the standard weapons of the various Mexican armies during the Mexican Revolution while the Paraguayan rifles saw combat during the Chaco War. Forces led by Pancho Villa during the Mexican Revolution and later guerilla campaign would have been armed with these rifles.