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.

[MAC702]

My 1909 is one of my more recent ones, but quickly became one of my favorites. It excelled with factory Sellier & Bellot ammo, but I've not been able to duplicate that performance yet. Haven't tried anything but .312" SMKs yet, with a moderate charge of IMR 3031.

[oldfoneguy]

I've used everything from 150gr .311's to 180gr .312's. Powder wise it's been IMR: 4895, 4064 and 3031. I've found my best accuracy with the 4064 in this and most all other bolt actions except the Krag. That has shown a distinct fondness for IMR 4350 which I'm thinking about trying in the 7.65. Similar formulas with long barrel and heavy bullets may yield similar accuracy. However the Krag IS considerably milder at 2000fps than the 7.65 which likes around 2550fps for 180gr.

Take into consideration that most commercial 7.65x53/54 ammo is loaded somewhat mild to avoid blowing up Model 91's, so if your rifle really likes that ammo look to keep velocities down around 2400 to 2500fps depending on bullet weight. The lower velocities also make it a sweet low recoil experience in that heavy long barreled rifle.

[Low & Slow]

Mine likes 4064 as well. By the way, I don't think your crest was ground. I believe that it's just worn down. It's pretty close to the natural balance point carried in trail, and being in the white, they can succumb to perspiration. Mine shows similar erosion, although not quite to that degree. There is no doubt that my '91's receiver was was ground, in comparison.

[oldfoneguy]

Mine likes 4064 as well. By the way, I don't think your crest was ground. I believe that it's just worn down. It's pretty close to the natural balance point carried in trail, and being in the white, they can succumb to perspiration. Mine shows similar erosion, although not quite to that degree. There is no doubt that my '91's receiver was was ground, in comparison.

Very interesting concept. I never considered that it was worn as opposed to being ground. After all these years you can still learn about something that's your own.

[Ovidio]

I would agree about the wear. My Argy has much less wear, but the signs are similar. Just not that massive.