Gun Review: Chilean Steyr Model 1912 Mauser bolt action rifle in 7x57mm

By Francis Borek

A Chilean Steyr Modelo 1912 Mauser rifle. A gorgeous rifle and an example of old-world quality. (Photo: Francis Borek)
Currently, we are still in the centenary of the First World War (1914-1918) and in the past four years interest in this conflict has risen steadily. This has been helped in part by various forms of media piquing the interest of those who may not have been informed about this incredibly important historical event. And as can be expected, this interest has also crept it’s way into the firearms world.
While gun owners generally have an interest in historical arms, weapons from World War Two usually seem to overshadow those of the Great War, so it’s good to see these firearms get more attention. But with a rise in interest, so have we seen a rise in prices. Rifles that were once $200 are now $400. Four hundred dollar rifles are now $700. It was once accepted that rifles of the First World War would be less-expensive than those of the Second; they were older, and had been rode harder for a longer period of time. There was also little “glory” in the trenches when compared to WWII. No longer the case, there

Source: Guns.com