Chilean Mauser hand guard
Picked up a model 1895 the other day. It's in nice shape. All matching except the cleaning rod.This is the first one of these I have owned. The pictures I've seen have a hand guard that extend over the rear sight to a collar like an 03a3. this one stops at the front of the rear sight. There is a slot cut and a piece of brass stuck down in the slot. (see Pics) If this isn't some kind of odd varient what models of mauser's could I use for a replacement?
Thanks
Doug
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