Original German Made Model 1895 Chilean Contract Mauser Artillery Short Rifle by Ludwig Loewe Berlin - Serial B 7076 Category_MG 34 Buffer & Butt Stock Stockwell's major-general's rank was made

Stockwell's major-general's rank was made permanent in May 1947

They can be read as:

with the fins now permanently bent around

The star shaped screw cap is still present

and 5th Army patch (right shoulder)

Original German Made Model 1895 Chilean Contract Mauser Artillery Short Rifle by Ludwig Loewe Berlin - Serial B 7076 Category_MG 34 Buffer & Butt Stock Stockwell's major-general's rank was madeOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice service used condition example of the Model 1895 Chilean Mauser Artillery Short Rifle, made by the renowned LUDWIG LOEWE ARMS COMPANY of BERLIN. It shows signs of long service, but does not have any major wear or damage from abuse. This gives it a lovely worn patina that is simply impossible to duplicate. The Ludwig Loewe company was actually part owner of Mauser Waffenfabrik from 1887 onward,