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Originally Posted by black_falcon

So I also have an 1891 Argentine Mauser and from those photos it looks like your stock has been shaved down in the front. Even when original they don't bring more than $300-400. If the crest on the top of your receiver has been ground, the rifle likely saw action in the Chaco War.

My dad purchased my rifle from Sears in 1961. I'll have to ask him if he remembers how much they paid for it. Probably not more than $5-10. I just recently found some old surplus 7.65mm Argentine Ammo for it, can't wait to go shooting

I paid $200.00 for the rifle and my intent was not to flip or think I was going to make big money on it. I just liked the way it looked and felt in my hand. Being of German ancestory it just spoke to me. I have no problem putting some time and money into her to make her presentable. I think I will fix the crack in the stock first, then attack with some 0000 steel or brass wool and some Murphys. If that doesn't clean her up then boiled linseed oil. The more I look at her the more I realize it's not that bad it's just the center section that is the darkest. I guess it's just from being carried/handled. I'm sure she will clean up nicely. I recently bought ammo for her from Ammoseek it was .79 per round for new Privi . I need to pick up some stripper clips and then I'd like to get her to the range to see what the old gal can do. It probably shoots better than I can