Mauser Modelo Argentino 1909

[oldfoneguy]

Hello all, allow me to introduce you to my Argentine Mauser.

Mauser Modelo Argentino 1909 Infantry Rifle.

This was the first rifle I ever purchased back in 1978. This is the one that started it all for me, the first taste of an expensive addiction that has lasted 45 years so far.

All matching including the cleaning rod. Yes the crest was ground but not severly as the "shaking hands" are still visible. The bore is still in surprisingly good condition as I have put many thousands of rounds through it yet it's held up well. The bayonet came later just 20 years ago.
It was in better condition back then. Most of the bumps and bruises you see were inflicted by me or my friends. This was the firearm that inspired my group of friends, the survivors of which all shoot and collect to this day. This being the first shooting experience for them as we were city kids and most were not exposed to this stuff like country boys are. I come from a hunting family so it was different for me. Lots of trips to the mountains and many expensive boxes of Norma ammo as well as mediocre quality occasional hang firing surplus picked up at Numrich. This one will be in my collection until the very end.

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