It means they began making that MODEL of Mauser in 1895. You will need to have someone that knows older Mauser makes a hands on assessment of your rifle. Value depends on make, model, condition- and with military riles, originality- modifications lose value.
There is a model 1895.
I can start you in the right direction.This was a military contract for the model 1895 mauser by the chilean government.These rifles and carbines were produced by mauser at there facility of loew in Berlin Germany. they produced four different types of 1895 mauser,the 1895 rifle army model,1895 rifle anchor crest,model 1895 short rifle,and 1895 carbine.these are good quality mauser small ring rifles.please remember that they cannot with stand the pressures of the large ring 1898 rifle.
100-1000 usd
$50-$450, depending on condition. Value of any gun is driven by exact make and model, condition and originality. You will need a hands on appraisal- sorry-
i got mine for 200 flat at my local gun shop
i have an 1881 and 1888 marlin and an 1893 model never heard of a 1895 model
What is a 75th anniversary model 1895 lever action savage arms worth
The '95 Chilean Mauser is chambered for 7mm Mauser. There may be surplus military ammunition still floating around from Cheaper Than Dirt or other sources and the round is still loaded commercially.
The Mauser was originally 7 x 57, however some were re chambered to 7.62 x 51 Nato after the war. The commercial ammo is .308 Win.
There is one being sold online here in Idaho for $827 . (2/15/13)
The value of the 30-40 Krag Winchester gun model 1895 is determined by its condition. One in excellent condition sells for 1300.00 as of 2014.