Bolt action magazine rifle, Mauser model 1896.

NameBolt action magazine rifle, Mauser model 1896.

ProductionLudwig Loewe & Company; armorer; circa 1899; Berlin
Ludwig Loewe & Company; armorer; circa 1896; Berlin

Classificationrifles, firearms

Materialssteel, wood

DimensionsOverall: 95mm (width), 165mm (height), 1235mm (length)

Registration NumberDM000199

Credit lineGift of the Defence Department, 1940

Mauser model 1896 bolt action magazine rifle, calibre 7mm.

This is a 'Boer Mauser', made for use by Boer forces fighting British and colonial troops in South Africa, 1899-1902.

Inscriptions:

Stamped on breech: 'A2726' 'Mod. Mauser 1896'

Serial No. on bolt: B274

'Ludw. Loewe & Co, Berlin'

Also on breech: 'SAT

592'

Carved on butt in a circle with 'star' surround: 'A.P.V.W.J

19 De 99

S.A.R.'