Original German Made Model 1895 Chilean Contract Mauser Artillery Short Rifle by Ludwig Loewe Berlin - serial B 1484 Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts and the bottom plate being

and the bottom plate being smooth and having a small chunk missing

This is a very nice service used condition early HJ Fahrtenmesser (trip knife)

and the date has been completely worn away

Overall a hard to find display helmet of an item used during the North African campaign by an Italian soldier who most probably came under the command of Rommel's Africa Korps

Original German Made Model 1895 Chilean Contract Mauser Artillery Short Rifle by Ludwig Loewe Berlin - serial B 1484 Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts and the bottom plate beingOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice service used condition example of the Model 1895 Chilean Mauser Artillery Short Rifle, made by the renowned LUDWIG LOEWE ARMS COMPANY of BERLIN. It shows signs of long service, but does not have any major wear or damage from abuse. This gives it a lovely worn patina that is simply impossible to duplicate. The Ludwig Loewe company was actually part owner of Mauser Waffenfabrik from 1887 onward,