Chilean Carbinaro Carbine

[cdagnese]

I've got a 98 Mauser Carbine mfd in 1935 with the Mauser Banner on the rear receiver ring and Chilean Carbineros logo on the front ring. It's in 7 mm, that's right, 7 mm Mauser Cal. I understand there were 10,000 made with their unique front sight for Chile. Can any one enlighten me about this rifle???



cdagnese

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[jmoore]

No, but maybe you can enlighten us! Desciption and pics would do wonders. Used to see like new Chilean Rifles from time to time w/ their beautiful finish, but nothing nice for ages, now! From where did you get your production figures?

[gunner]

Like jmoore said, pics are always great. The Chilean Mauser is a very good version of the Mauser Carbine. The cal. is 7x57mm and is very accurate.
The 7x57mm cartridge, also known as the 7 mm Mauser, 7x57mm Mauser, 7 mm Spanish Mauser in the USA and . 275 Rigby in the United Kingdom, was developed by Mauser in 1892 and adopted as a military cartridge by Spain in 1893. It was subsequently adopted by several other countries as the standard military cartridge. It is recognised as a milestone in modern cartridge design, and although now obsolete as a military cartridge. The 7x57mm has been deservedly described as "a ballistician's delight".
The British had some bad experiences with such a caliber during the Boer war, the Boers made good experiences, they used it against the British Army. If the rifle is in good condition and a good shooter, i wonder if it isnt so, you will have a nice competition rifle. RWS-RUAG makes a very good ammo for this caliber.

Regards

Gunner

[jmoore]

It may be the single best military cartridge of the smokeless powder era. Possibly followed by the British .280 round for the EM2.