The military of the Republic of Chile has always had a bit of a Prussian slant. No longer the case, there is still hope for the average shooter. There was also little “glory” in the trenches when compared to WWII. It was once accepted that rifles of the First World War would be less-expensive than those of the Second they were older, and had been rode harder for a longer period of time. But with a rise in interest, so have we seen a rise in prices. While gun owners generally have an interest in historical arms, weapons from World War Two usually seem to overshadow those of the Great War, so it’s good to see these firearms get more attention. And as can be expected, this interest has also crept it’s way into the firearms world. This has been helped in part by various forms of media piquing the interest of those who may not have been informed about this incredibly important historical event. (Photo: Francis Borek)Ĭurrently, we are still in the centenary of the First World War (1914-1918) and in the past four years interest in this conflict has risen steadily. A gorgeous rifle and an example of old-world quality. The result is the first comprehensive attempt at documenting these important artifacts and events, which will, it is hoped, initiate further research into this fascinating topic.A Chilean Steyr Modelo 1912 Mauser rifle. Also detailed are the technical specifics of each of these three models and the historical events surrounding their acquisition. It will then proceed to expose the particulars of Chile's Mausers, purchases that resulted in the Model 1895, 1912, and 1935. This book summarizes important regional events, while also offering a general historical overview of Mauser developments.
Prior conflicts and the prospect of war with Argentina, which came to a head in the early 1890s, can be seen as the pretext for Chile's purchase of "Prussian" military equipment, including Mauser rifles and Krupp cannons. As part of its rise as a regional South American power, Chile chose to emulate the highly successful Prussian military system in the last decades of the 19th century.
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