Original German Made Model 1895 Chilean Contract Mauser Artillery Short Rifle by Ludwig Loewe Berlin - Serial B 7076 Category_MG 34 Buffer & Butt Stock The star shaped screw cap

The star shaped screw cap is still present

They come more than ready for further research and display

with the fins now permanently bent around

They can be read as:

The serial number is 269724B denotes the year of manufacture as 1880

Original German Made Model 1895 Chilean Contract Mauser Artillery Short Rifle by Ludwig Loewe Berlin - Serial B 7076 Category_MG 34 Buffer & Butt Stock The star shaped screw capOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice service used condition example of the Model 1895 Chilean Mauser Artillery Short 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. The Ludwig Loewe company was actually part owner of Mauser Waffenfabrik from 1887 onward,