Picked up a nice, all matching Ludwig Lowe Model 1893 Spanish Mauser today. 'Mauser Espanol Modelo 1893 Manufactura Lowe Berlin' on right side of receiver, 'Berlin 1896' on top of receiver ring and on stock. No import mark. Stock has 'WJ' carved somewhat ornately on it, with similar 'W's on top handguard and right side of forestock. I thought that perhaps there was a chance that this rifle was used in the SpanAm War, but to my surprise, when I disassembled it for cleaning, I found the stock to be 'duffle bag cut'. As I've pretty much seen this on WW2 weapons, this was kind of a stunner

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Anyway, I've never seen this on one of these. In fact, I think I can count on one hand how many Germanicon manufactured Spanish Mausers I've seen. I will have pics soon, as this old girl is disassembled and soaking right now. Dirty old girl!
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