MAUSER 1895 Sport

Overview

The Mauser 1895 Sport in .300 Savage with a 22-inch barrel and 4-round internal magazine is a classic sporterized conversion of the Chilean Model 1895 bolt-action rifle, transforming a military surplus piece into a lightweight, handy hunting rifle ideal for medium game like deer or varmints. These builds-often done in the mid-20th century by custom gunsmiths-typically shorten the original long military barrel to around 22 inches, rebarrel or rechamber the strong small-ring Mauser action (safe for the moderate pressures of .300 Savage), and fit a sporting stock with reduced weight (around 7-8 pounds unloaded) for better balance and carry. The .300 Savage cartridge provides flat-shooting performance with good velocity and energy from the shorter barrel, paired with the rifle's smooth controlled-feed action, crisp trigger, and reliable claw extractor for dependable field use. A practical, accurate vintage sporter that offers timeless Mauser craftsmanship in a more modern, shootable package for hunters who appreciate surplus history with practical upgrades.