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gun show- look what followed me home
My BIL was in town for the weekend for a family birthday party. After hearing the women cackle for what seemed like hours we decided today we would do something manly
 . So this morning we went to the local gun show. I went with 300.00 in my pocket and told myself " you are just buying ammo "  I have stated in previous postings on here that I am a sucker for older steel/wood handled rifles. Walked by this beauty and she spoke to me. It certainly has " patina " but in my opinion in very good shape. I know nothing about it but I figured what the heck throw out a price to the guy. I said i would take it for $200.00..........he thought for a few seconds and then put out his hand to seal the deal. Paid him the money and off I went. Did pick up one box of ammo as I am not familiar with this caliber. It is a Mauser Modelo Argentino 1891 in caliber 7.65 . The seller stated he had fired the gun himself and had no problem getting 3 " groupings at 100 yards with the iron sights and he said he can't shoot for crap ! I'll do some internet research on it and if I got a good deal great if not well not much out of my pocket. Here's a few quick phone pics.  
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Nice.
A quick scan of the market is in your favor: argentine mauser For Sale Settling in with a bolt action, lever gun, revolver, etc. made me a better shooter.
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Check the serial - if it is pre-1899 it isn't even a gun by federal definition...
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Nearest I can tell it is a sportarized model as it has the shorter stock and shorter barrel. I took a quick look and all serial numbers match except the trigger guard. Found some UTube videos of guys firing this rifle and most said it is a great shooter. I did not realize the 1891 meant it was manufactured in 1891 !!! Wow a real piece of history. I'm happy with this purchase.
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No collector value just shooter.
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if the one you have says it was made at "Ludwig Loewe & CO in Berlin", then it was surely made by 1896, because in 1896, Loewe and the Mauser brothers combined to form DWM. So if your rifle is marked "DEUTSCHE WAFFEN - UND MUNITIONSFABRIKEN, BERLIN", it was made in or after 1896 (as in, it could be after 1898).
see March 1999 Questions And Answers and Surplusrifle Forum • View topic - Dating M1891/M1909 Argentine Mausers. |
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Per the Surplus Rifle forum mine was built in 1899 . Thanks for the link.
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