The serial number on the blade is on the right side of the hilt, D in this case. The right of the blade has the Chilean shield with star on it in front of the hilt. The guns had bayonets and scabbards serial numbered to the gun, but this one is not.
The bayonet is correct for the rifle but worn. The cleaning rod is correct for the model but not serial number to the gun, B It is in near perfect condition. Stock suffers numerous storage dings and gouges but is solid with no cracks, splits or soft spots.
There is a sling attachment in the normal place behind the stock's pistol grip. The sling is retained at the rear by a quick-release attachment which are usually lost on these rifles.
All of this is visible in the pictures below. This is opposite the stock disk on the right side which is stamped with crossed miner's hammers, a Chilean Proof. The crest is also stamped on the left of the stock with underneath. Modelo is stamped under the crest on the receiver. The receiver is stamped with the crest of Chile.
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The serial number is B The full serial number appears in 4 places on the rifle: left front of receiver, left side of stock, just under the left front of receiver, top of bolt handle and underneath the rifle in front of magazine well. These guns were all made between and Production ceased at the outbreak of WWI. The receivers and bolts of these rifles were originally 'in the white', as this one is. Standard Steyr rifle in 7mm Mauser with a 29 inch barrel. These are near impossible to come by in this condition. Description: Steyr rifle in excellent condition. These rifles are not uncommon.īut I'll say that the 7x57 models are excellent shooters.View Category. O well not the first time I have kicked myself for passing on a deal. Thats what I get for not keeping with the motto "buy first ask questions later". Wish I had it now, but had a Werndl on my mind. After thinking it over and kicking myself a few times after the fact he had left the show by then. I also nominate you to start a serial number survey, that is if a serial list does not already exist as you are much more versed on the subject than I. It was in pretty good shape, better than I have found online. Gun show this past week a guy had a long rifle. I have the 3rd ed of Ball's book, but there is no production info on these. Is there much difference in collectibility or scarcity between these? What about between Chilean, Colombian, and Mexican models? Steyr M1912 pistol Results 1 to 13 of Join Date Dec Posts Steyr Model Mausers Original vs Conv.? Are the only differences in the original long rifles and the conversions as far as the Chilean models are concerned : caliber, blueing of the receiver, and the 7. I wonder if it could be a Brazilian one, they converted some to 30-06 as well.Remember Me? What's New? Forum Gunboards. this rifle looks like it has a different stock. They are also a bit odd in that the front band is held on with a spring inletted into the LEFT side of the rifle. All the 1912-61's that I've seen have had receivers in the white and straight bolt handles. IIRC some of the long rifles had chamber inserts rather than the new bbl's.something to watch out for if you are in the market.ĮTA- Looks like it's missing the front sight, cleaning rod and hand guard. I found a guy on the internet who fixed the OE firing pin. Steve at Rose Action Sports got the bbl sorted out and recrowned for a modest fee. Mine was a basket case that had a clipped firing pin and a bbl that was never properly reamed. These were rebarrelled with NOS '03A3 bbl's in the the 60's that were shortened in the chamber end for 7.62 NATO. I have a Steyr produced Chilean contract 1912-61.