Chilean Mausers were originally chambered in 7x57 and made by Ludwig Lowe DWM. I think that that they were very well made and are the second best of the small ring military Mausers, falling below just the Sweds in all aspects. If you don't like the cock of closing feature, the Dayton Traister cock on opening kit is an easy job for a 'smith to install for you.
That said, it is still an old rifle with an unknown history, so it would probably not be prudent to shoot hot loads in it. Stick to the recommended loads and have fun with it.
Agree. The Chilean is the second best (most demand) small ring Mauser right after the Swede. The Chilean Mauser bolts will work in almost every small ring. Since they are round and don't have the squared off bottom they seem to get removed and used in the custom Spanish and Mexican Mausers. There is the assumption they are made from better steel as well since they were made in Germany.
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