And this from the NRA: Boer Mauser Rifle.) The Model 1893s like this with “O.V.S.” (“ Oranje Vrystaat”) Boer contract markings on the receiver are very rarely seen, and this one is in particularly good condition. (For some great historical background, see the video by firearms historian Ian McCollum: Boer Mausers. They were returned to DWM, and subsequently marked with the Chilean crest for inclusion in one of the Chilean contract orders. But this is one of the last batch of O.V.S.-marked rifles that were intercepted by the British in 1899.
#7X57 GERMAN MAUSER RIFLE FREE#
This rifle was initially slated for delivery to the Orange Free State in South Africa during the Second Boer War. Often mistakenly called “Model 1895”, these are mechanically the Model 1893, because they have a square-bottom bolt and don’t have the Chilean Model 1895-style third locking lug. 325 inch neck with a case length of 2.244 inches and overall length of 3.071 inches. The case is an original design with a rimless, bottleneck type case that fits a. The no-prefix Model 1893s were some of the first produced after Ludwig Loewe was merged into DWM in 1897. The 7x57mm Mauser was designed in 1893 by Paul Mauser and is also known as the 7mm Spanish Mauser. Matching number on cleaning rod, triggerguard, and floorplate, but not the bolt. A later-style russet leather sling is included. The bolt stop and follower still show some brilliant electric blue color. It is riddled with rust and will need heavy repairs done if the buyer looks to fire this gun. , safe for the rifles they were originally chambered in. Most of the Mauser military cartridges like 6.5x55, 7x57, 7.65 Arg, 7.92x57, are available in good hunting loads. PLEASE NOTE: This rifle does not include a bolt. if you want a sweet shooting military Mauser in a lighter recoiling, accurate cartridge, it is hard to beat a Chilean 1895 7x57 or a Swede 1896 6.5x55. (See photos.) The stock shows a faint cartouche. For sale is a Spanish Mauser bolt-action rifle in 7x57mm. In Europe, Serbia adopted the cartridge, and it became a popular sporting cartridge all over Europe. Subsequently, several Latin American countries adopted the 7x57, including Mexico. The rifle’s wood and metal show only light service wear. The 7x57mm Mauser (.275 Rigby) The 7x57 was developed by the famous German firm of Mauser in 1892, and adopted by the Spanish government in 1893. Cleaning rod is present and number-matching! Bore is bright, with sharp rifling. Chilean crest is intact on receiver ring. This rifle likely started out with a straight bolt, but was retrofitted with a cavalry-syle bolt.
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Bolt serial numbers mismatched to receiver-typical of early rifles that went back to the Chilean for arsenal re-build. Near excellent overall condition with 98%+ original arsenal blue–except on the butplate. A rare Orange Free State (O.V.S.) Boer War contract and Chilean contract Model 1893 DWM full-length 7×57 Mauser rifle.
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