Argentine Mauser Model 1891 Cavalry Carbine 7.65×53 Bolt Action Rifle C&R
SOLD FOR: $755
WOA#: WY231030RS009
Make: Deutsche Waffen-Und Munitionsfabriken (DWM)
Model: Argentine Mauser Model 1891 Cavalry Carbine
Serial Number: C6956
Year of Manufacture: Post-1896
Caliber: 7.65x53mm
Action Type: Bolt action, internal 5 round magazine
Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked “Mauser Modelo Argentino 1891.”, “Deutsche Waffen-Und Munitionsfabriken.”, “Berlin”, with two acceptance stamps. The top of the receiver is marked with the Argentine crest. The right side of the receiver is marked “C6956” and with an import stamp. The left and top sides of the bolt stop are marked with an acceptance stamp. The left side of the barrel shank is marked with an acceptance stamp. The top of the barrel shank is marked with an acceptance stamp and “C”. The right side of the barrel shank is marked “C6956” and “7.65mm”. The rear sight base is marked with two acceptance stamps. The bolt handle is marked “C6956” and with the “MB” test firing mark. The rear of the safety is marked with an acceptance stamp. The left side of the bolt sleeve is marked with an acceptance stamp. The extractor has a small stamp. The right side of the magazine has an acceptance stamp. The bottom of the magazine floor plate is marked “C6956”. The left sides of the barrel band and nose cap are marked with an acceptance stamp. The screws are marked with sun stamps. The rear of the upper handguard and the underside of the buttstock are marked with a circle sun “RA” stamp.
Barrel Length: 17.5”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is an inverted v-post set between two protective ears. The rear sight is a v-notch blade attached to a flip up sight ladder. The ladder uses a separate sliding v-notch blade.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The two piece hardwood, full-length stock has a straight grip, nose cap with sight wings, barrel band, sling bar under the wrist, and a metal buttplate. The stock has been lightly sanded. The heel of the buttplate is worn and there are small spots of surface rust covering most of its surface. There are compression marks, scratches, and scuffs throughout the wood. There is a large chunk of wood missing out of the front left side of the stock. There are two stock repairs on the right side, along the receiver. The LOP measures 13” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Good overall condition as refinished.
Type of Finish: The rifle has been treated with a cold blue.
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is light erosion in the bore.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 92% of its metal refinish. There are scuffs and scratches throughout the metal surfaces. There are small drag lines on the receiver as well as a spot of erosion on the right side of the receiver bridge. The top of the barrel has a few spots of light wear to the finish. The edges of the nose cap have a few small impact marks. The screw heads show moderate use. The markings on the metal are mostly sharp but the stock markings are faded from being sanded. Overall, this rifle rates in about Good condition as refinished.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Mauser Model 1891, more commonly known as the Argentine Mauser, was one of Mauser’s early forays into smokeless powder rifles. Based on the 1889 Belgian Mauser, which it also shared a cartridge with, the 1891 was primarily fielded by Argentina. Built by Ludwig Loewe and its successor DWM, the 1891 was adopted by Argentina in both rifle and carbine form.
This example was built by DWM, meaning that it was sometime after the name change in 1896. The stock has been sanded and the metal has been refinished. The refinish was done well though as the markings, which are all matching, on the metal are still clearly visible. The stock markings are a bit more difficult to see and have faded due to being sanded over. The bore is very good on this and should make for a great shooter. This would make a good addition to any Mauser or South American collection. Please see our photos.
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