Latest arrival - M1891 Argentine Mauser Rifle

[fernleaf]

At my Fathers insistence (and his finances) I Postal Bid on this rifle a couple of weeks ago, won it, and received it today.

Argentinian M91 Mauser made by Lowe in (going from what I've read based on the serial number) in 1892. Excellent condition overall, bore is brilliant. Still has the crest, but has a mismatched bolt and magazine. It looks like someone has used the side of the stock to break down the bolt a few times, and in one case had gone right through the wall of the stock.

I can tolerate the mismatched mag, but I have made it a point to avoid rifles with too many mismatched parts - especially bolts. Having said that though, it wasn't bought for my enjoyment, it was bought for my Fathers. I like the rifle, and look forward to shooting it.

Some questions:-

Anyone got my bolt?

Is this the 310th or 10,310th M91 made?

What bullet weight are the sights regulated for?

Does it bear any signs of refurbishment? The serial number fonts on the receiver are different from those on the barrel and stock - rebarrelled and restocked in Argentina perhaps?

It has a bolt through the stock wrist, but there's no evidence of any cracks through there - is this commonly seen on M91s?

...and now for the photos...

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[Anzac15]

Yes, the bolt through the wrist is supposed to be there. No worries.

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I love the Argie Mausers, especially the '91. Quality is outstanding, and rarely do you see the '91s with the crests intact, ( at least in my neck of the woods ) good find!

[tahoe2]

I have two 1909 Carbines (1909 & 1911) the 1909 has the cross bolt in the wrist and the 1911 doesn't, so IMO - yes it's supposed to be there !
I believe a 155 grn FMJ @ approx 2600 fps or a 174 grn FMJ @ approx: 2300 fps, was the order of the day ! Awesome find, too bad about the
holes though, Still a nice rifle and should prove to be very accurate. I found some Prvi Partzan ammo @ Cabelas for $18.00 bucks a box (180 grn)
shoots pretty fair and provides reloadable brass. Good Luck ! and keep us posted !