These rare Mauser carbines and rifles-especially the Model 1895-can be easily identified by the letters 'OVS' (Oranje-Vrijstaat ) either marked on the weapons' receiver ring and the stock directly below, or otherwise carved into the right side of the buttstock. South African Mausers were highly effective against the British during the these proved deadly at long ranges, prompting the British to design their own Mauser-inspired high-velocity cartridge and rifle.
The similar was sold to Mexico, Chile, Uruguay, and the South African states of and the ().Ī safety feature offered by the was a low shoulder at the rear of the receiver, just behind the base of the bolt handle, which would contain the bolt in the unlikely event that the front locking lugs sheared off due to excessive pressure. Broadcom Wl Driver Monitor Mode on this page. Main article: The armies of Brazil and Sweden were issued the Model 94.
