Help with 1895 Mauser identification
In the past year I had bought a rifle at a online auction listed as a Brazilian (wasn't) It clearly was a barn find (literally) and paid accordingly. From what I can tell its a 1895 Mauser. Deutsche Waffen-und Munitionfabriken marked. 29 inch barrel, 48 inch overall. Serials are mixed. No letter prefix, just the circle with the squiggly (trade mark?). Bolt 5999. Receiver 8036. Floor plate 5094. Bolt is flat on the bottom. No cutout on the left hand of receiver for feeding stripper clips. When I started to remove the grime and clean up the stock , initials were carved on the left hand side of the buttstock. C CLOUTE (the plot thickens). No other visible stampings or markings. By my understanding this is a Chilean mauser. I don't believe this to be a Boer Mauser, or is it? It shoots quite well too.