1909 Argentinian Mauser...Ooooops, I did it again

[Ovidio]

Today, driving back from Germany through Switzerland at the end of a trade show, I called a guy who put a 1909 Argentinian Mauser on sale.
He was along my way home, so I took a chance to go see the baby.
Very, very nice. And great bore, which is priority number one for me.
Not matching (the bolt), but otherwise in great condition.
I took it and did not bother to negotiate, because the price was fair (600€).
Once I handed over the cash, the guy gave me a 20€ note back thanking me for not trying to lower the price.
Nice!
So, what do you guys think of her?

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[oldfoneguy]

Nice clean looking Argy. Good sharp stampings and ungrounded Crest.
Mine was my very first rifle ever, I've had it for over 40 years. All matching including cleaning rod. Wish I didn't find it at such a young age.
It took a lot of abuse back then and reduced it's condition now. Took it everywhere and even used it for deer hunting a few times.

[jtice01]

Handsome rifle. I didn't think face to face sales were a thing in Europe.

[Ovidio]

They are, at least here in Italy. No problems at all with that.
No limits also for the quantity of firearms you want to buy.

[Ovidio]

First “approach” with reloaded ammo at 100 meters.
Standard recipe for my Peruvian.
Not too shabby.
Have to keep playing with her.

[browningautorifle]

That came out OK...

[oldfoneguy]

Not bad for 110! I doubt any of us will work that well at that age.

[Singer B]

Today, driving back from Germany through Switzerland at the end of a trade show, I called a guy who put a 1909 Argentinian Mauser on sale.
He was along my way home, so I took a chance to go see the baby.
Very, very nice. And great bore, which is priority number one for me.
Not matching (the bolt), but otherwise in great condition.
I took it and did not bother to negotiate, because the price was fair (600€).
Once I handed over the cash, the guy gave me a 20€ note back thanking me for not trying to lower the price.
Nice!
So, what do you guys think of her?

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It is always a good thing when 2 people who appreciate historical weapons come together to work a fair deal.