Ball. The Steyr rifles were also originally in 7 x 57mm. The threaded shank was cut off, and they were rethreaded to Mauser threads, and re-chambered to 308/7.62. 7.62 nato is NOT basically the same round as .308 I strongly disagree w/ that statement since it can lead to deadly malfunctions. Add to Compare. Used Century Arms Chilean Mauser 308 winchester good condition Guns International #: 101371471 Seller's Inventory #: sr452.16 Category: Military Rifles - Non-US - Military Rifles - Trainer Rifles Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Anyone who tells you it's safe or not safe without touching the gun themselves is talking out of their...... U.S. Army Veteran, Gunsmith, CWP Instructor. Bore as bright and shiny. You have an 1895 Chilean carbine in its orginal 7mm mauser. I don't know if that conversion was done by the Chileans to upgrade rifles that would be used only in an emergency or was done by the importers. What about the Chilean M95 converted to .308 Nato? I called, & initially they told me the website was correct. Dark bore, strong rifling, pitting. Add to Compare. You must log in or register to reply here. Scarce Remington Rolling Block .45-70 Saddle Ring Carbine $ 975.00 $ 895.00. I contacted Federal because they had a discrepancy on their box specs for Gold Medal Match .308 and 7.62x51. Anybody have any info onthese? This auction ended on December 03, 2010. For what it's worth, 1895 Chilean Mauser, Modelo Mauser Chileno 1895, 7.62 Nato conversion Chilean Mausers were made by by Ludwig Loewe or DWM, and were originally in 7 x 57mm (7mm Mauser). Add to Cart. Description: Chilean .308 Mauser Model 1895 Rifle, 29" Barrel, Leather sling, fixed front sight, rear sight adjustable for elevation. is it safe to shoot? The other was sporterized, barrel shortened and a more modern stock. $79.99. They claimed that the guns they sold had all been checked and were within spec for safe shooting. Everything!". If it is a Steyr 1912-61, with a 24" barrel then it most likely is/was a Chilean Mauser that was converted to 7.62 NATO. The Mauser Model 1895 is a bolt operated magazine fed rifle using the 7×57mm Mauser cartridge. Chilean M1895/61 Mauser Long Rifle. Czech 33/40 Mauser Recoil Lug Assembly *Good* $8.25. Add to Cart. Actually I bought two. Cold blue on a lot of the metal Parts. Used w/ the correct 147gr Nato round they will last a life time. Chilean Contract. Add to Compare. Black Cerakoted Chilean M1895 7×57 Mauser Short Rifle. Swedish 1896 Mauser Rear Sight Assembly with Sleeve $25.00. The small cache of 7x57 mm Model 1895 Chilean Mausers brought in by Navy Arms are in two configurations, long rifles and short rifles. The 98 Mauser was the culmination of the design originally created by Paul Mauser and adopted by the German Empire in 1871. 98 Mauser Rifle Parts. If you have doubts, have a qualified gunsmith check it out. Chilean M1895 Mauser Short Rifle Muzzle Cover, Blued *Good* $19.95. Thanks in advance. I've learned that, almost without any doubts, that the Spanish 1893 (small ring) Mausers were converted to a carbine 7.62 NATO and have been tested by Very good overall condition. Chambered for use with .308 Winchester or 7.62x51 NATO. Re: the ad- I have seen a ton of Ishapores up for sale, advertised as .308, and they are not. Save 44% Low Stock. ANT293706 My Chilean is from SG from that time frame also. The 7.62 NATO generates a lot more pressure than tha and the .308 Win is even higher. As advertized on centerfiresystems.com. The Gew 71 was a single shot firing an 11mm Black Powder round. Serials do not match. Chambered in the 7x57mm cartridge, the rifle and cartridge taught the US Army the import… Serial numbers are non-matching. Regular Price: $1,599.95 . For what it's worth, 1895 Chilean Mauser, Modelo Mauser Chileno 1895, 7.62 Nato conversion Chilean Mausers were made by by Ludwig Loewe or DWM, and were originally in 7 x 57mm (7mm Mauser). It did not say safe to shoot .308 Winchester in a NATO chamber. Some 7.62 brass is much beefier for use in full auto guns. Some of the Brazilian rifles were made in Brazil and are of inferior quality in their machining. In many respects it is similar to the Spanish Civil Guardia, another 7x57 converted to 7.62x51. Legend: "Mauser Chileno Modelo 1895 Manufactura Loewe Berlin". Timney Triggers Mauser Featherweight 98fm Fm 98 Curved Trigger 201. Between 1871 and 1898 there were a number of significant improvements including the 1893 Spanish Mauser, the 1895 Chilean Mauser, and the 1896 Swedish Mauser. See our huge selection of gun parts for sale today. Add to Wishlist | Add to Compare; 1895 CHILEAN MAUSER SHORT RIFLE BARRELLED ACTION ARSENAL RECONDITIONED GRADE 2. I ran into a Steyr Modelo 1912 Chilean Mauser which has been rebarreled to 7.62. Mauser 1895 .308 (R18844) Description: Mauser 1895 .308 caliber rifle. The left side of the receiver says, "Mauser Chileno Modelo 1895, Deutsche Waffen-und Munitionsfabriken, Berlin". Jump to Latest Follow 1 - 8 of 8 Posts ... Also many Spanish Mauser 308 conversions were feared but seem to have never really failed unless stupidity was involved. SKU: EPYA-897 Category: Antique Rifles & Carbines $ 1,350.00. Chilean Steyr Model 1912 Mauser Stock, 43.5" Long Rifle, Large Ring *Good* $79.95. The Mauser design, even the small rings, was not done to endanger the troops firing them. Chamber pressures are different. Like any gun if it's been abused or improperly modified there can be problems. i have fn 7.62x51 ammo on belt in cans Chilean, if it is a 1912 model in 7.62 NATO. My question is: Is this action strong enough for 7.62 or .308 use? Safe or not? Chambered for use with .308 Winchester or 7.62x51 NATO. K98 Mauser K 98 Sling Sight Hood 12 5 Cleaning Rod Kar98 Mauser Parts. And where are all these "deadly malfunctions" that you and other "Chicken Littles" start screaming about? One was a stock military style version which I have since sold. Stock has been sanded and revarnish. Serial numbers not matching. My Rem 700ss 5R & my Saiga .308 shoot both fine. Add to Compare. 1895 Mauser is a small ring 95 action. Mauser-pattern bolt-actions were manufactured in countries including Germany, Turkey, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Sweden, Belgium, Argentina and Chile, so the round the rifle fires can help you identify the rifle's origins and model, like the 1891 Argentine, 1909 Argentine, Spanish 1893, Chilean 1895 and … SOLD Curio/Relic: Yes $25.00. I am looking for one in 7.62 with a poor condition stock to sporterize and add a scope. The Steyr rifles were also originally in 7 x 57mm. Cleaning rod. This one has no matching numbers and the stock is beat up but has a nice shiney bore. The stock is not numbered to the gun, but it does have an ISRAELI star-of-David proofmark. Commercial and military chambers can be a bit tighter or looser, but that has nothing to do with the ammo. Add to Cart. I've shot mine with no problems. $17.50. My Chilean is from SG from that time frame also. GEW98 Mauser … My question is: Is this action strong enough for 7.62 or .308 use? Add to Cart. The Mauser design, even the small rings, was not done to endanger the troops firing them. I have one that is stamped, "7.62 N". A Chilean 1895 Mauser was designed to handle 45,000 PSI ammunition. If it headspaces well just avoid factory ammo and load them down a little . Most were made by Ludwig Lowe in Berlin. It's more that I just like having the 7x57 to play with. Chilean Mauser .308 (7.62x51) Model 1895. Marked "7.62 N". N4RBZ,,,,,,,A Harley can get you through times of no money,,,, better than money can get you through times of no Harley _____O~`o_______. Both 7x57. We have a very small quantity of original 1895 Chilean Mauser long rifles chambered in .308 that have been professionally restored by Navy Arms, the oldest name in military collectible firearms, using the original 19th and early 20th Century techniques for arsenal reconditioning. Premier Firearms Auction #51 December 03, 2010 You are viewing a finished auction. The boxes showed different specs. But as issued there should be no problem and being rebarreled for .308 should be fine. The 1895 Chilean rifles in 7x57 are perfectly safe and well made in Germany. Match the cartridge the rifle fires with a likely country of origin and model. The stock is not numbered to the gun, but it does have an ISRAELI star-of-David proofmark. Those rifles manufactured by Ludwig Loewe are considered antique Chilean Steyr Model 1912 Mauser Stock, 43.5" Long Rifle, Large Ring *Good* $79.95. THe 1912 is a 98 Mauser and able to handle the 7.62/,308 pressures. The Chilean Mausers are beautifully machined pieces of work. What about the Chilean M95 converted to .308 Nato? JavaScript is disabled. Metal: 99% bluing, no rust. So I lied, & told them I was shooting through an old mauser, so they double checked. i just bought a Chilean Mauser .308 (7.62x51) Model 1895 29in barrel its made in berlin germany by loewe i think the original caliber was 7x57mm Stamped on side of receiver Mauser Chileno Modelo 1895 Deutsche Waffen Und Munitionsfabriken. That's a "300 Savage" -- not a 300 Winchester Magnum! Naturally their parade rifles are Mauser 98 and 95 rifles and their uniforms are often a spitting image for the German Army. See if your local library has a copy of "Mauser Military Rifles Of The World", by Robert W.D. Your rifle, rebarreled to .308 is not likely to "blow up" or self-destruct. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. No one who hasn't seen the gun and doesn't have the tools to inspect it properly has a valid opinion. My question is...is it safe for modern .308Win ammo? I have one in 7x57. Converted to .308. But I wouldn't shoot .308 through an antique. 1903 Springfield 30-06 barrels were used. I have one that is stamped, "7.62 N". Black Cerakoted Chilean M1895 7×57 Mauser Short Rifle $ 1,350.00. Very good wood, repaired butt. My question is...is it safe for modern .308Win ammo? See if your local library has a copy of "Mauser Military Rifles Of The World", by Robert W.D. I'm looking at a Chilean 1895 Mauser produced by Loewe and converted to .308 nato somewhere along the line. Match the cartridge the rifle fires with a likely country of origin and model. The military of the Republic of Chile has always had a bit of a Prussian slant. more info Quick view. This one has no matching numbers and the stock is beat up but has a nice shiney bore. You have an 1895 Chilean carbine in its orginal 7mm mauser. This one missed being changed over to 308. This one missed being changed over to 308. Sharp Chilean crest. My webpage on this gets a lot of hits and it gets shared by the likes of noted Mauser collector John Wall. "Everything is on it's way to somewhere else. Ball. Add to Cart. "7.62x51 and .308 WIN have different SAAMI pressure limits, do they not?". 7.62x51 and .308 WIN have different SAAMI pressure limits, do they not? 1895 Chilean Mauser Muzzle Cover. Wall thickness is different. Some military brass is thicker, but that is only relevant to reloaders. $38.88. I'm looking at a Chilean 1895 Mauser produced by Loewe and converted to .308 nato somewhere along the line. The Chilean Mausers are beautifully machined pieces of work. Special Price $899.95 . 204 Ruger 22 Hornet 22-250 Remington 220 Swift 222 Remington 223 Remington 243 Winchester 25 Auto 25-06 Remington 250 Savage 257 Roberts 270 WSM 270 Winchester 280 Remington 30 M1 Carbine 30-06 Springfield 30-30 Winchester 300 Blackout 300 H&H 300 Savage 300 WSM 300 Whisper 300 Winchester Magnum 303 British 307 Winchester 308 Winchester 32 Auto 325 … ... 1981 742 Remington 308, orig excellent condition 1912 savage 99 in 303 savage excellent original condition, M95m jugo steyr in 8 mm Mauser very good con. Lots of internet miss-information there. Antique Chilean model 1895 Mauser made by Mauser Loew. I get conflicting reports, "You are wasting your time and breath messing with this thread, brother"....germag///. Manufactured for the Chilean military Pre WWI and arsenal converted to .308 in the 1960’s. Copyright Complaints: Please direct DMCA Takedown Notices to the registered agent: http://thefiringline.com/forums/atta...5&d=1232476324, http://dutchman.rebooty.com/1895Chile.html, http://thefiringline.com/forums/show...75#post6228275. I am looking for one in 7.62 with a poor condition stock to sporterize and add a scope. Most were made by Ludwig Lowe in Berlin. The Chilean Mausers I have seen in 7.62 NATO were converted by reboring and rerifling the original barrel, then drilling out the back of the barrel and inserting a new chamber. I ran into a Steyr Modelo 1912 Chilean Mauser which has been rebarreled to 7.62. In your opinion, are they good to go & does anyone have one of these that they have shot more than just a couple of rounds out of it? more info Quick view Add to Cart. Husqvarna Wafenfabriks 3006. 1895 Chilean Mauser conversion from 7x57mm to 7.62x51 NATO-barrel modification, safety, sear, lug races, bolt handle notch-~See new images at the bottom of this page~ Nov. 13, 09 Applies to models made by Deutsche Waffen - und Munitionsfabriken (DWM) as well. NATO 7.62 cup pressure converts to about 58,000 psi, based on some charts that somebody linked elsewhere. Until I'd done this apparently nobody in crufflerwapenland knew how this conversion was made manifest. I've learned that, almost without any doubts, that the Spanish 1893 (small ring) Mausers were converted to a carbine 7.62 NATO and have been tested by Add to Cart. Chilean model 1895. This rifle was originally chambered in 7x57 but was rebarreled/chambered in 7.62 Nato. The previous owner may have possibly attempted some work on the front sight (as seen in picture #4) but it is in relatively good condition. Just to be clear, I did not get into the old argument over .308 Winchester vs. 7.62 NATO or even into whether the pre-98 Mauser actions are strong enough for either or both. Its tiger striped / fiddle back wood grain is awesome and would bring a high price on the surplus market. Your rifle, rebarreled to .308 is not likely to "blow up" or self-destruct. Coinkydink. Bore is excellent. Czech 33/40 Mauser Recoil Lug Assembly *Good* $8.25. As for old Spanish (early 1900s) converted from 7mm to NATO .308, some middle-aged gun show buddies who are very familiar with Mausers are really skeptical about the strength of the Spanish steel from 1916 or so. Dave- the wiki article stated that it was safe to shoot 7.62x51 in a .308 Winchester chamber. I already know how they have been rechambered & rebored & rifled for the 7.62X51. Way to start off with your first post, Tundra. They are unique in the manner they were converted. Wood is very good with dents and dings, no cracks. But their website showed the rounds being identical. Add to Cart. Mauser Rifle Parts for sale on eBay. The 1895 Mauser was essentially an evolution of the epoch-making Spanish Model 1893. This rifle was originally chambered in 7x57 but was rebarreled/chambered in 7.62 Nato. Subgunfun, I would never fire a Chilean 1895 Mauser with .308 or 7.62 NATO ammo. 1895 Chilean Mauser 7.62x51. It is the first major modification of the Mauser Model 1893 and was produced by Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken, known as DWM, and Ludwig … 1895 CHILEAN MAUSER LONG RIFLE NAVY ARMS ARSENAL RECONDITIONED .308 . This concerns the 1895 Chilean Mausers that were converted to 7.62x51 Nato. Add to Compare. with what ammo? The 1895 Chilean Mauser, very similar to the 1893 Mauser in most respects More than a few Modelo 1895s have appeared on the market in recent years, varying in condition from "near-mint" to "dragged through the Chilean highlands behind a mule cart". Either way, it might be safe enough, but I would not care to trust it to 60k pressures. Its tiger striped / fiddle back wood grain is awesome and would bring a high price on the surplus market. They confirmed the FGMM box specs & told me not to shoot the hotter .308 through old bolt guns. It's a project gun, I've put a synthetic stock on it, a timmney trigger and set it up for a scout scope. $65.00. Add to Compare. Barrel 29", overall 48.5". Shooting my 1895 Spanish Mauser Carbine. more info Quick view Add to Cart. Quite a few countries re-barreled them for 7.62x51 Nato, not .308. Chilean M1895 Mauser Short Rifle Muzzle Cover, Blued *Good* $19.95. 300.00. Shooting my 1895 Spanish Mauser Carbine. The previous owner may have possibly attempted some work on the front sight (as seen in picture #4) but it is in relatively good condition. Mauser-pattern bolt-actions were manufactured in countries including Germany, Turkey, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Sweden, Belgium, Argentina and Chile, so the round the rifle fires can help you identify the rifle's origins and model, like the 1891 Argentine, 1909 Argentine, Spanish 1893, Chilean 1895 and … Keep in mind the "urban legend" type carp that gets passed around by people that wouldn't know headspace if it bit them. The were built in Germany for export, some also in Belgium, 7x57 Mauser. 7.62x51mm NATO .308. Do a little research, they are the same round. Even to this day, their parade uniforms include Stahlhelms and elite units still wear Pickelhauben. It was exported to many overseas powers, including the Chilean forces which adopted as the Fusil Mauser Chileno Mo 1895. Description: Chilean .308 Mauser Model 1895 Rifle, 29" Barrel, Leather sling, fixed front sight, rear sight adjustable for elevation. The left side of the receiver says, "Mauser Chileno Modelo 1895, Deutsche Waffen-und Munitionsfabriken, Berlin". Why not do a chamber cast and slug the tube? 1893 Mauser Rifle Bolt. The neck tapers at a different point on the case.