Original German Model 1895 Chilean Contract Mauser Rifle by Ludwig Loewe Berlin Converted to 7.62 NATO - serial A 7769 21st Century going sightseeing

going sightseeing

consisting of a field blouse and pants was officially introduced on March 1st 1944 as a cost saving measure

These were prized souvenirs for GI’s serving incountry during the Vietnam War

If you look at it closely it has a steel barrel inserted through the length of the shell

Handguard: 4 1/2”L x 6”W

Original German Model 1895 Chilean Contract Mauser Rifle by Ludwig Loewe Berlin Converted to 7.62 NATO - serial A 7769 21st Century going sightseeingOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an very good service used condition example of the Model 1895 Chilean Mauser Rifle, made by the renowned LUDWIG LOEWE ARMS COMPANY of BERLIN. It shows signs of long service, but does not have any major wear or damage from abuse. This gives it a lovely worn patina that is simply impossible to duplicate. Unlike most examples we have had, this one was re chambered to take 7. 62 NATO ammunition, most likely