Guns International #: 102422767
Seller's Inventory #: 230166

Category - DWM Rifles - Mauser Rifles - Military

Category
DWM Rifles
Mauser Rifles - Military

DWM ARGENTINE CONTRACT M1891 Bolt Action 7.65mm MAUSER Infantry Carbine C&R Argentine Military Carbine with CREST INTACT

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DWM ARGENTINE CONTRACT M1891 Bolt Action 7.65mm MAUSER Infantry Carbine C&R

Argentine Military Carbine with CREST INTACT

Here we present a C&R DWM Argentine Contract Model 1891 Bolt Action Mauser Carbine made by Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken circa the turn of the century in Berlin, Germany. This example is one of the many “export” rifles made for foreign governments, all based on the Mauser Model 1889. After the Mauser brothers finished work on the Model 71/84 for Germany in 1880, the design team focused their efforts on creating a small caliber repeating rifle that used smokeless powder. Because of setbacks brought on by Wilhelm Mauser's death, they failed to have the design completed by 1882, and the German Rifle Test Commission, or the Gewehr-Prüfungskommission was formed. The commission preferred to create their own design, which was what would become the Gewehr 1888, often called the "Commission Rifle".

In 1886, the Argentine Small Arms Commission contacted Mauser to replace their own Model 1871s. Since they wished to keep retraining of their armed forces to a minimum, they went for the Mauser Model 1891. As with other early Mausers, most such arms were made by the Ludwig Loewe company, who in 1896 joined with other manufactures to form Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken, more commonly referred to as DWM. One of the defining features of the Argentine Mauser was its thin sheet steel jacket surrounding the barrel. This was a rather unusual element not common to any other Mauser mark of note. The jacket was instituted as a feature intended to maintain the effectiveness of the barrel and the solid wooden body over time, otherwise lengthening its service life and long-term accuracy when exposed to excessive firing and battlefield abuse.

Unlike almost all of the Argentine Mausers we have seen, this one has the Argentine Crest intact on the chamber. 

The overall condition is good. Excellent action. The bore is frosted in appearance but remains in good shape for its age. The stock contains less than expected wear with a stable period toe repair. Refinished. The markings are legible. Numbers on the barrel and receiver match.

This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Barrel is 18 inches.

Caliber: 7.65mm Mauser

Overall condition as seen in photos.

Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.

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$1500

#230166
 

SOLD

Curio/Relic: Yes