The Model 1895—better known as the Chilean Mauser—was the first to be chambered in the 7x57 mm Mauser cartridge. The following year, the Model 1896 was a result of a contract with Sweden to ...

Model 1893s were chambered for a new cartridge (first used in the Model 1892 Mauser), the 7x57 mm Mauser—one that would see widespread use not only by Spain but also with a number of other nations.