this rifle looks like it has a different stock. They are also a bit odd in that the front band is held on with a spring inletted into the LEFT side of the rifle. All the 1912-61's that I've seen have had receivers in the white and straight bolt handles. IIRC some of the long rifles had chamber inserts rather than the new bbl's.something to watch out for if you are in the market.ĮTA- Looks like it's missing the front sight, cleaning rod and hand guard. If I am at all unsure about firearm sales or transfers, I will contact the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosive at 1-800-ATF-GUNS and visit the. I found a guy on the internet who fixed the OE firing pin. Steve at Rose Action Sports got the bbl sorted out and recrowned for a modest fee. Can anyone tell me what the rear sight on the 1912 Steyr Chilean Mauser was graduated for I understand that in 1913 the Chilean Mauser was loaded with a 139gr bullet, but I've also heard that they were later upgraded to a 162gr bullet. Mine was a basket case that had a clipped firing pin and a bbl that was never properly reamed. These were rebarrelled with NOS '03A3 bbl's in the the 60's that were shortened in the chamber end for 7.62 NATO. I have a Steyr produced Chilean contract 1912-61.