Table of Contents
Preface 5
Chapter 1 The Chilean Mauser Model of 1895 8
Mauser Developments, 1889-1894 8
Ludwig Loewe & Cie 15
Chile Immediately before the Introduction of the Mauser 17
Mauserand Chile 23
The Chilean Trials of 1892 24
The Chilean Trials of 1893 29
The Prelude to Chile's First Contract with Loewe in 1894 37
Chile Buys the Mauser Chileno Modelo 1895 44
Chile's Initial Contract with Loewe for 50,000 Rifles and 10,000 Carbines 49
Argentina's Contract with Loewe and Its Effect on Chile 61
The Second and Third Contracts with Loewe for 30,000 Rifles and 10,000 Carbines 63
A Fourth Contract with Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken for 10,000 Rifles 65
Estimating the Number of Mauser Chileno Modelo 1895s 68
Accounting for the Boer Rifles in Chile 70
Spare Parts for the Mauser Chileno Modelo 1895 71
OEWG Spare Parts 80
7 × 57 mm Ammunition and Associated Contracts 87
Ammunition Pouches and Slings 98
Difference between the Spanish Model 1893 and the Chilean Model 1895 99
Crests, Inscriptions, Cartouches, and Proofmarks 100
Fábricas y Maestranzas del Ejercito and the Chilean M.95-12, M.95-12-36 105
Chilean "Navy" Mauser Chileno Modelo 1895 107
The Mauser Chileno Modelo 1895 in Detail 109
Barrels and Sights 109
Receiver 112
Bolt 112
Trigger Mechanism 113
Bolt Stop and Ejector 119
Repetition Mechanism 119
Stock 121
Handguard 124
Stock Fittings 124
Cleaning Rod 125
Bayonet 129
Chapter 2 The Chilean Mauser Model of 1912 132
Mauser Developments 1894-1898 132
Spare Parts, Ammunition, and the Modelo 1912 134
Crests, Inscriptions, Cartouches, and Proofmarks 140
The Modelo 1912 as Converted to 7.62 x 51 NATO 142
Modelo 1912s in British Service during World War I 145
The Chilean Mauser Modelo 1912 in Detail 146
Barrel and Sights 147
Receiver 149
Bolt 149
Trigger Mechanism 151
Bolt Stop and Ejector 151
Repetition Mechanism 152
Stock and Handguard 153
Stock Fittings 153
Cleaning Rod 155
Bayonet 155
Sling and Accessories 155
Chapter 3 The Chilean Mauser Model of 1935 158
DWM, Mauser Werke, and the Treaty of Versailles 158
Chile's Desire for an Additional 106,000 Carbines 160
A Chilean Contract for 45,727 Carbines 163
Cancellation, Compensation, and a Final Contract for Carbines and Ammunition 168
Argentina's Model 1933 and Its Chilean Connection 172
Crests, Inscriptions, Cartouches, and Proofmarks 172
The Mauser Chileno Modelo 1935 in Detail 178
Barrel and Sights 180
Receiver 183
Bolt 184
Trigger Mechanism 184
Bolt Stop and Ejector 185
Repetition Mechanism 185
Stock and Handguard 185
Stock Fittings 185
Cleaning Rod 187
Bayonet 187
Sling and Muzzle Cover 187
Bibliography 189
