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Thanks for the lead into the Beligan proof mark. I found some of this, also researching the "Orion" import mark: Another Peruvian for sale in Germany: 90's era Belgian S&W with the same mark:

Dennis, is the man, he would have never made a mistake like that. This one came from another source, a good guy named John @ Exclusive Firearms. I wonder if this rifle came from a European source...........

Got this one recently as an all matching example 6290, turned out to be 1 number from matching - the cocking piece is a replacement numbered 96. Never been more tempted to flub something but my integrity kicked in. What's strange is that the firing pin even matches 90, it's just the cocking...

I did some basic googling and found the official website of the Carabineros, and this is fascinating, the Modelo 1935 Mausers are still being used! These pics are dated 2014 and you can clearly see both the rifles and the varnish finish is original at least to Chile! A bad translation: "On...

I paid $700 for this one a few weeks ago, I have seen them go as high as $1200-1300. Problem is, most are well worn. They where used as drill rifles well into the 80's (maybe even 90's), even after Chile adopted the PE-57 and later FAMAE sig 550 copies. I would imagine a non-messed with...

I had seen these for years and always wanted one, a model of 1935 Chilean contract carbine. On top of being a Oberndorf made rifle it also bears the Mauser Banner on the rear receiver bridge. The crest is amazing, one of my favorites of all time- Orden y Patria, the slogan of the Carabineros...

Just acquired this amazing rifle from a famous collector and author. I recognized his name from a book on my desk! This one is not import marked and was brought in 50 years ago. A beautiful example, opinions?

That's amazing information, I read through the documents posted and they where achieving the equivalent of 2.5" groups at 100 yards after 12,750 rounds put through the barrel. It's also very interesting that it says that Mauser could essentially size any caliber and make it work from 5-8mm with...

Worth every penny? Ironic that if it was just left alone it would we worth that price easily. http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=549278195 Look at this atrocity -

About 6 years ago a collector showed some pictures of a pristine 1895 Chileano and I fell in love, but the reality was always finding beat up rifles at the shows and online. I took a chance on this one for $750 on GB, the auction was pretty quiet and the pics were not great. C 429 looks...

Drats, foiled again. Now back to the garage with my dremel and an M48.

No it's never going to get 2k now unless it's sold offline, and I would think it's worth 1k at best given the questions. I reread this thread and looked again at the pics and my foot is in my mouth, partially, so I have to apologize. It seemed like people where piling on without enough info...

I simply made this observation that the numbering does not look as bad as others have asserted. I have no retort for your pictures showing 5 other 41 Ermas and your point about the shroud shape and safety is completely legit but I would need more photos to totally condemn it. Calguns has...

I brought up Calguns because that's where I learned of this thread, there is a thread about this thread over there echoing warnings about the rifle. It is a credential, I've been a member for years and have been very active posting about collecting and if you want you could mosey on over and...

More Loewe-brow personal insults, you've provided very little to back up anything other than inferring that you are an expert. I referred to an article so I am a fraud? I'm discussing the rifle and making counterpoints. Let me guess you're response: more personal insults. You even worked in...

D-K made the best argument so far that the shroud and safety look suspect because: 1) There is no flat where the serial number is stamped (I agree I can only find other years of AX's with rounds, not 41's.) 2) The Safety numbering is weird and the angular safety is dissimilar to most examples...