Original German Made Model 1895 Chilean Contract Mauser Short Rifle by Ludwig Loewe with Bayonet - Serial A 6837 Ancient was designated to fly the

was designated to fly the second crewed suborbital flight in October 1960

a curious choice since it was almost identical to the Springfield Model 1868 Rifle

the reverse of the scabbard fared better

The Colt New Model Revolving rifles were early repeating rifles produced by the Colt's Manufacturing Company from 1855 until 1864

the fact remains that this is an Enfield marked receiver

Original German Made Model 1895 Chilean Contract Mauser Short Rifle by Ludwig Loewe with Bayonet - Serial A 6837 Ancient was designated to fly theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice service used condition example of the Model 1895 Chilean Mauser Artillery Short Rifle, officially termed the Mosqueton Mauser Chileno Mo 1895. It was made by the renowned LUDWIG LOEWE ARMS COMPANY of BERLIN, and comes complete with the correct bayonet, made by the well known Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Co.. It shows signs of long service, but does not have any major wear or damage from abuse. This