Chilean Contract Loewe Mauser M1895 Short Rifle — Good Condition

A good condition Chilean Contract Loewe Mauser M1895 Short Rifle.  This handy rifle (with 23.5-inch barrel) is chambered in 7x57mm Mauser. It looks all original, as rearsenalized. The bore is dark and in need of cleaning, but it shows distinct rifling and it might clean up, with some scrubbing. The barrel and rear sight base have extensive exterior pitting.  (See photos.) The serial numbers are mismatched, as is typical of rearsenalized Chilean rifles. The cleaning rod is absent. The wood handguard is absent, but those are widely available. The rear sight is absent, but those are widely available. The reversible sling swivels are mounted on the left side. The stock has typical light dings.  The serial number is A221X, indicating that it was made in 1895.  All-in-all, this is a good rearsenalized Mauser with a handy barrel length.  It is a good representative sample for any collection, but if the rear sight was replaced or if it were re-barreled/sporteized it also would make a good practical hunting rifle. Because it has mismatched numbers, it would also be a good “guilt-free” short rifle to turn into scout sporter, and/or to refinish with Cerakoting or camouflage hydrodipping. (PAN-408)