"M.E." or "M.F." on 1895 Chilean Mauser .... What does it mean???

[hathorn]

Does anyone have an idea about what the M.E. or M.F. located on the cartouche of some 1895 Chilean Mausers means? I've noticed a few have years stamped there instead (1895, 1898, 1902).

Thanks, Kevin

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[Patrick Chadwick]

Could you please provide a photo?

possibly

M.E. = Maestranza del Ejercito (Arsenal of the Army)

M.F. = Maestranza or Ministerio de ?