Original German Model 1895 Chilean Contract Mauser Rifle by Ludwig Loewe Berlin - Serial F 4816 German Military Maps Maker marked by Houghton-Butcher Manufacturing

Maker marked by Houghton-Butcher Manufacturing Co

It was authorized in 1920 for members of the military or naval forces of New York State for more than 10 days service guarding property necessary for the conduct of World War One between February 1917 and February 1919

Size maker 53 3/8 meaning it was custom made

Distribution began in late April 1945

Original German Model 1895 Chilean Contract Mauser Rifle by Ludwig Loewe Berlin - Serial F 4816 German Military Maps Maker marked by Houghton-Butcher ManufacturingOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good service used condition example of the Model 1895 Chilean Mauser Rifle, made by the renowned LUDWIG LOEWE ARMS COMPANY of BERLIN. It shows signs of being carried in service for a long time, though it does not show signs of much actual firing use. It also does not show any signs of being arsenal reconditioned, as many often were, so it has lots of all original patina. The Ludwig Loewe company was