I was at a local shop today, and they have a 7.62 NATO Chilean Model 1912 Mauser 98 for $199. I am trying to decide whether to buy it, and there is not a ton of info I can find about them on the net. I like the idea of 7.62 Nato, because I already have a .308 Saiga, and some surplus 7.62x51.
Bore and crown look good. It has the 3 lug bolt. Serial numbers do not match on the bolt, receiver, and stock, although the stock does have the Chilean emblem on it.
Markings are as follows:
Receiver SN B2783
"Modelo 1912," and on the side of the receiver Waffenfabrik Steyr Austria
On the barrel it is marked "M12 308 cal St Alb VT"
Any info or thoughts on this would be appreciated.
Bore and crown look good. It has the 3 lug bolt. Serial numbers do not match on the bolt, receiver, and stock, although the stock does have the Chilean emblem on it.
Markings are as follows:
Receiver SN B2783
"Modelo 1912," and on the side of the receiver Waffenfabrik Steyr Austria
On the barrel it is marked "M12 308 cal St Alb VT"
Any info or thoughts on this would be appreciated.