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Now, I ask you, if you were the Spanish Army, would you want your rifle to have the Argentinian crest on it? Shortly after that conflict, the Loewe made 1891 Mausers were sent to Cuba and Puerto Rico to help with the insurrection that begun full blown in Cuban in 1895. The Argentines agreed and the rifles were sold and used by the Spanish Army. However, the government of Spain had a new conflict in Morocco (a portion that was at the time territory of Spain) and asked the Argentines if they would sell them their order (10,000 rifles and 5,000 carbines). The 15,000 mausers that were put together by Loewe were meant for Argentina. I am beginning to believe, the more research I conduct, that the erasing of the crest for export is simply a myth. In addition, the Argentine crest was removed from the receiver prior to export from Argentina, although there are a few around that got out with the crest intact. The ones in original condition are getting hard to find because sporterizing was common back then. The rifle was in its original military configuration and brand new, unissued and unfired. To put things in perspective, I have a sporterized 1891 that was originally purchased mail-order by my grandfather in 1965 (you could still do that back then). I think this is too much, but apparently the collectors don’t. The market value of these rifles varies, but I have recently seen examples in original condition, i.e., not sporterized, at 90 to 95% finish and with matching numbers going for $300 to $450. The original 7.65×53 cartridge has about the same performance as the 300 Savage. These are very well made rifles and if in good condition, will withstand the normal pressures of modern ammo. 270’s and such….it would be oh so nice to put mine up with a gun that was firing rounds when the land I live on was still Indian Terroritory.Īctually, the 1891 Argentine Mauser cocks on closing, unless the bolt has been modified. It’ll be a tough decision between using this and the new SOCOM II I recently purchased, but when everyone else is putting up their photos on the braggin boards of their bucks with their shiny new 7mm Mags. I think this fall I may actually use this gun for whitetail rifle season. Considering this gun is 115 years old thereabouts, that is utterly amazing to me.
My best group was right at about 2.5″ at 100 yards, using some old surplus I picked up at a local gun show. It kicks like your typical 8mm Mauser, but I was simply amazed at the accuracy of a gun this old with nothing but iron sights. I took this baby to the range a few weeks after I got it (I had to scrounge up some 7.65 Argentine loads) and had a blast, literally.
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I can see why many a gun enthusiast took the actions from these very well made weapons and “sporterized” them by putting custom stocks, barrels, triggers, etc to turn them into more modern rigs.Īll the serial numbers match (barrel, action, & stock) which means that it is most likely a factory original….did I mention from 1891? Amazing really that a gun created back then could still look and function as well as it does. After having racked the bolt back and forth a few times on a gun like this you would probably agree, as I do. It’s a fine weapon and has what many agree as the smoothest and most well functioning action ever created. It’s not like I actually needed a old bolt action gun like this for any useful purpose (hunting persay), but now that I have it I have found that I wouldn’t actually mind hunting with it at all. Will meet buyer in Reno NV, or ship UPS/FedEX to your address for extra (pre-1899 antique gun – no FFL required).I picked this gun up from a co-worker who was trying to dispose of some older things that he never really used. Asking cash/electronic payment, but may offset cost with trade.
High-resolution photos available upon request. A gorgeous Loewe Berlin contracted Argentine Mauser with all matching numbers, and a very nice addition to your collection. Right side buttstock has a sharp clear Argentine crest cartouche, and right side of receiver area has a crisp matching serial number. Features all matching serial numbers, including: receiver, stock, barrel, bolt, original cleaning rod, and floorplate. This rifle has NOT been import marked, and like all model 1891 rifles the receiver crest was arsenal-removed prior to export. The wood maintains an absolutely stunning finish, showing only minor wartime handling wear with an arsenal repair made to the foreend. This rifle is in stunning condition for it’s age, with blued steel finish showing very little wear. Selling this beautiful antique Fabrique Nationale of Belgium Model 1891 Argentine Mauser bolt-action rifle in 7.65x53mm built under contract by Loewe Berlin, as marked on the left side of the receiver.
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