Nice Loewe Chilean Mauser Sporter in .257 Roberts

A nice-looking scoped Ludwig Loewe Chilean contract Mauser sporter, re-barreled to the “perfect deer cartridge” .257 Roberts chambering!  Made circa 1896.  Marked “Loewe Berlin”, confirming its antique status. Note that per Federal law, re-barreling and/or sporterizing does not change the Federally exempt status of a pre-1899 antique gun. This rifle was very nicely sporterized.  Mismatched serial numbers. Nicely polished and high gloss rebleed. Serial number markings softened, with buffing, before bluing.  Carries serial # F 830X, indicating that it was made in 1896. Has a low-swing bolt handle, jeweled bolt body, and jeweled extractor. A Dayton-Traister Mark II low-swing safety lever has been installed but not yet fully fitted. (The striker will not go forward when the trigger is pulled, even when the safety is in the down (fire) position. Has Weaver scope bases that will accept any Weaver-style scope rings.  Equipped with a modern 23.5″ tapered blued .257 Roberts barrel that is marked “257 ROB”.  No iron sights. Not yet equipped with a scope and rings. Has quick-detachable sling swivels and a basketweave stamped leather sling installed. This is a sleek-looking .257 Roberts sporter in a nice walnut Monte Carlo style stock with a Pachmayr White Line recoil pad and a contrasting ebony forend tip. This will make a great Federally-exempt deer rifle or counter-sniper rifle. Important Note: The .257 Roberts develops a chamber pressure that is comparable to 7×57 Mauser so it is safe to shoot standard factory .257 Roberts ammunition. But be sure to have a competent gunsmith fit the safety lever and check this rife’s headspace, before shooting. (BAU-216)