chileno model 1895 mauser - The Firearms Forum

wthalacker · 07-10-2006, 01:19 PM

I did a search on "mauser chileno modelo 1895" and have read several forum postings from numerous sites. I have become more confused after reading some of them. The rifle is stamped with a crest on the upper receiver and has "manufactura loewe berlin" under the mauser portion on the left side of the receiver. The ser # is B6823. The really wierd piece of info is the "NATO 1961" stamp on the rear of the reciever just behind where the loading clip goes. I purchased this gun in 1990 and the dealer who sold it said it was .308 and I have run numerous rounds through it for target practice and hunting. The questions are: What is the original ammo cal? And why did NATO stamp such an old rifle?

Walt

MRMIKE08075 · 07-10-2006, 02:02 PM

in 1961 the gun was arsenal converted to .308 NATO...

it was probable originaly chambered in 7X57MM MAUSER but might also have been original a 7.65 BELGIUM (ARGENTINE) if it was on of the OVS / BOER WAR contract pieces...

in 1961 CHILE was issuing troops a semiauto battle rifle chambered in 7.62 NATO, so they converted there reserve / 2nd line guns to .7.62 NATO not only for training purposes, but to simplify there TO&E / supply line by having only 1 rifle caliber ammo that would be distributed...

this is a common practice.

best regards, mike.

22WRF · 07-10-2006, 03:18 PM

I would add that the 308 chamber is soldered in place.
I would be very careful of what loads I would shoot in it.
If it hasn't been it should be checked out by a smith.

wthalacker · 07-14-2006, 10:50 PM

Thanks to all. The rechambering does make sense when its put into perspective with the time period.

norton m gross · 12-10-2006, 05:21 PM

please forgive my telling you this.......
I before e, except after c!

07-10-2006, 01:19 PM	#1
wthalacker Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2	chileno model 1895 mauser I did a search on "mauser chileno modelo 1895" and have read several forum postings from numerous sites. I have become more confused after reading some of them. The rifle is stamped with a crest on the upper receiver and has "manufactura loewe berlin" under the mauser portion on the left side of the receiver. The ser # is B6823. The really wierd piece of info is the "NATO 1961" stamp on the rear of the reciever just behind where the loading clip goes. I purchased this gun in 1990 and the dealer who sold it said it was .308 and I have run numerous rounds through it for target practice and hunting. The questions are: What is the original ammo cal? And why did NATO stamp such an old rifle? Walt -->

07-10-2006, 02:02 PM	#2
MRMIKE08075 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 384	Re: chileno model 1895 mauser in 1961 the gun was arsenal converted to .308 NATO... it was probable originaly chambered in 7X57MM MAUSER but might also have been original a 7.65 BELGIUM (ARGENTINE) if it was on of the OVS / BOER WAR contract pieces... in 1961 CHILE was issuing troops a semiauto battle rifle chambered in 7.62 NATO, so they converted there reserve / 2nd line guns to .7.62 NATO not only for training purposes, but to simplify there TO&E / supply line by having only 1 rifle caliber ammo that would be distributed... this is a common practice. best regards, mike.

07-10-2006, 03:18 PM	#3
22WRF Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pea Ridge, FL Contributor Posts: 4,271	Re: chileno model 1895 mauser I would add that the 308 chamber is soldered in place. I would be very careful of what loads I would shoot in it. If it hasn't been it should be checked out by a smith. __________________ NRA GOA CCRKBA Happiness is a warm barrel

07-14-2006, 10:50 PM	#4
wthalacker Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2	Re: chileno model 1895 mauser Thanks to all. The rechambering does make sense when its put into perspective with the time period.

12-10-2006, 05:21 PM	#5
norton m gross Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 25	Re: chileno model 1895 mauser please forgive my telling you this....... I before e, except after c!