Original German Made Model 1895 Chilean Contract Mauser Short Rifle by Ludwig Loewe Berlin - serial A 298 Hotchkiss MG one of which is marked

one of which is marked

The brass grip and knuckle guard blackening has faded to a nice brass patina

The fittings do show wear and are a bit loose

so they adopted the V Sign as a German symbol

Due to the close quarters and explosions so much noise was always occurring that it became essential to find a unique way of warning the troops that a gas attack was under way

Original German Made Model 1895 Chilean Contract Mauser Short Rifle by Ludwig Loewe Berlin - serial A 298 Hotchkiss MG one of which is markedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice service used condition example of the Model 1895 Chilean Mauser Short Rifle, made by the renowned LUDWIG LOEWE ARMS COMPANY of BERLIN. It shows signs of long service, but doe snot 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, which is why