Videos tagged with Mauser-Werke

In this "From the Vault" episode, Brownells' Roy Hill showcases a rare Chilean Model 1935 Mauser rifle. He acquired the rifle after finding several hundred rounds of 7mm Mauser ammunition and discovered it at the Brownells Retail Store. This variant of the Mauser 98 was manufactured in Germany by Mauser-Werke specifically for the Carabineros de Chile, with only about 10,000 units produced. Roy's rifle, serial number 405, is in excellent condition with well-preserved markings. He provides a detailed walkaround, highlighting the rifle's features, including its original sling and a period-appropriate, though non-original, bayonet.

This review covers the Chilean Model 1935 Mauser, manufactured by Mauser in Germany for the Carabineros de Chile. It highlights unique features like a side-mounted sling swivel for horseback use and a diagonal dovetail front sight for precise windage adjustments. The rifle, chambered in 7mm Mauser, carries distinctive Chilean crest markings and was produced under the 'Orden y Patria' slogan.