Sporterized 1891 Argentine what do I have?

[Kyle M.]

I've always thought the M1891 Argentine Mauser to be one of the most elegant of all Mausers. A lot of the rifles are in very good condition albeit with scrubbed national crests since Argentina wanted to hedge its bet on who was going to win the Chaco Wars. Here's a picture of the rifle and carbine together for comparison.

Yes they are one of the better looking Mausers. I also really like my 1903 Ottoman/Turkish Mauser. Just wish it was still in 7.65. The notch they ground in the front receiver ring so that 8mm would fit in the magazine just looks goofy. I knew that the carbine's had the ears that protect the front sight and no cleaning rod. But until I found that plug in the cleaning rod channel I wasn't 100% sure.