Guns International #: 102918848
Seller's Inventory #: M24-

Category - Military Rifles - Non-US - Mauser Rifles

Category
Military Rifles - Non-US
Mauser Rifles

Argentine Military Model 1909 Mauser Cavalry Carbine Mfg. by F.M.A.P. complete w/ Bayonet, Scabbard, & Frog * Non-Import Marked & All Matching! *

Description:
     This is an outstanding, all-original, all-matching, non-import marked, totally-complete and handsome Argentine Military Model 1909 Mauser Cavalry Carbine of the 2nd type, which is both quite scarce and the very first version built in Argentine by Fabrica Militar de Armas Portatiles (translates to: Portable Military Arms Factory), rather than on-contract by the DWM firm in Germany.  It also comes with a the original leather sling and a very-handsome and totally all-original Argentine-contract bayonet ,with an intact Argentine crest and it's MATCHING original factory scabbard, complete with even the original correct military-issued leather frog.  While you will see other cavalry carbines very similar to this one, most will be either mismatched, import-marked, have a ground Argentine crest, arsenal rebuilt, or be of the "Type 1" or "Type 3" variety.
     The 3 different "types" of Argentine Model 1909 Mauser Cavalry Carbines recognized by collectors today all look very much the same, differing only by their markings on the receiver, and some small details of their construction. The German-made rifles and carbines are said by most to have a slightly-better polish to the metal parts creating a slightly brighter blue finish, and a slightly better degree of fit and finish. The first type, the "Type 1" Model 1909 Cavalry Carbines were made by D.W.M. on-contract in Germany for the Argentine Military and are marked as such on the receiver.  DWM made the VAST MAJORITY of all of the Argentine Model 1909 Mauser rifles and carbines produced, with approximately 200,000 built in-total in Germany.  The 'Type 2" Model 1909 Cavalry Carbines were the first variant actually made in Argentina, by the state-owned F.M.A.P. factory, and are marked exactly as this example is, with an Argentine crest on top of the receiver ring over the words "Ejercito Argentino" below it.  The left side of the receiver ring is stamped with two lines of text, consisting of "F.M.A.P." centered over-top of "Mauser Mod. 1909",  and on the left siderail of the receiver they are stamped with two more lines of text, with "Direccion General De" over "Fabricaciones Militares".  The right side of the receiver ring is stamped with the weapon's serial number. The 3rd, and last type of Model 1909 Cavalry Carbines were also made in Argentina.  They are the most prevelent type encountered today of the two Argentine-made 1909 Mauser variations.  These "3rd Type" of 1909's are marked with just the Argentine crest on the top of the receiver ring, with no text underneath it, the right side of the receiver is marked with the serial number like the Type 2's, and the left side of the receiver siderail is marked with only "D.G.F.M - (F.M.A.P.)", and there is nothing stamped on the left side of the receiver ring.  All-together with both types combined, there were only 85,000 Mauser Model 1909s made in Argentine in total.
     This specific example is very nice in that it appears to have been issued, but not abused or stored improperly.  Every numbered part on this carbine is matching, and all of the parts numbered or un-numbered appear to be totally factory original.  All of the metal parts that make-up this carbine show the same exact degree of wear/handling marks, and a very uniform finish and polish.  While there are very minty examples out there that appear unissued, the vast majority of these will have one or more issues.  These issues being import-marked/stamped, one or more mis-matched parts, and most will have the Argentine crest ground-off of the receiver ring.  This is because sometime in the late 1940's or early 1950's, the Argentine government made it a law that any Argentine Military arms sold as surplus, or to other countries for military use, all had to have the crest removed from the receiver before they could be shipped.  This also included edged weapons like bayonets and swords.  There is some debate about the time period in which this occurred from what we have read, but the late '50s to early '60s seems to be the most likely time-frame this became the practice, as Argentine Mausers started showing up in the U.S. as early as the 1950's with ground-crests.  Later in the late 1980's / early 1990's, when a large number of Argentine weapons were imported here by C.A.I. (Century Arms), the company bought them with the crests intact while in-country to look at them prior to purchasing them, but were required to have the crests ground-off by the Argentine government as part of the sales contract, and then they were required to import-mark them by the U.S. Government, as all imports were after 1968.  A large majority of these 1990's imports were mint, un-issued rifles and carbines, but were also mis-matched in some way, most-frequently the bolt or the stock set (which is serial-numbered to the rifle on the exterior right-side of the stock, just below the receiver ring and just forward of the recoil lug cross-bolt that goes from side to side thru the stock).  This serial number on the stock set can best be seen in picture number #16 in this listing. 
      The mechanics of this carbine are excellent, and all of the controls function like-new.  The bolt travel in the action is extremely slick and smooth, and the lock-up to the barrel when in battery is superb and rock-solid.  These were very strong carbines with exceptionally strong receivers regardless of whether they were made in Germany or Argentina. The fit and finish is excellent, and it would be hard to imagine that the German DWM weapons were any better in a measurable way.  The receiver and bolt on this Cavalry Carbine are still both bright and clean with minimal to no staining or visible wear.  The internals of the weapon are just as clean and free from any visible mechanical wear of the metal as exterior.  The bore in this carbine is bright and clean, with nice, strong and sharp lands and grooves from the chamber to the crown of the muzzle.  The original stock set is in very good condition from the butt to the nose-cap.  The wood is free from any cracks, repairs, or major damage.  The stock appears to have been very lightly sanded at some point along the way, but only lightly, as the serial number stamped on the right side of the stock is plainly-visible and completely legible.  This F.M.A.P. manufactured carbine comes with the original Argentine Military-issued leather sling, which is still flexible and strong. 
     In addition to the superb carbine, this listing includes a killer all-original example of the correct bayonet for this weapon, the Argentine Mauser Model 1909 Bayonet, with an intact Argentine crest, a matching-numbers scabbard, and an original-issue leather frog.  This Model 1909 bayonet was made in Solingen, Germany on contract for the Argentine Military by Weyersburg, Kirschbaum and Company, which even at that time was already a well-known and highly-respected cutlery maker, and it is in excellent condition.  The bayonet is free from any major damage, cracks, repairs, chips off the cutting edge, or eyesores of any kind.  The blade is bright and straight, and the markings on both ricassos are crisp, evenly-struck, and fully legible.  One ricasso is stamped with the the words "Modelo Argentino 1909" over the Argentine crest, with the serial number below the crest, while the opposite ricasso is stamped with just the maker's name making up the top two lines, and city where it was located of Solingen on the third line at bottom.  The serial number is "K0785", which is also stamped at the top of the scabbard, just below the throat on the topmount or locket  The crossguard has a hooked quillon on one side for catching the enemies blade or parrying, the grip panels are made of smooth European Walnut, and they are fastened to the tang with two steel rivets with escutcheons at each end.  The bayonet catch is the standard spring-loaded button type, requiring a press of the button to be released from the weapon it is mounted on.  The butt of the bayonet is a semi-birds head design and is very strong/over-built.  The scabbard is also the standard stamped sheetmetal type with a ball finial at the tip of the chape, a separate throat assembly with internal runners/tensioners, and a stud mounted at the top-front of the topmount for securing it inside the leather frog, also included.  The frog is military-issue, and is designed in a "Y"-shape with two separate adjustable belt loops with buckles terminating together at either side of the main body of the frog, with a cut-out down the front of the frog for the scabbard's stud, and a riveted leather retention strap that runs over the crossguard and fastens on the scabbard's stud as well, which keeps both the bayonet and the scabbard secured snugly in the frog.  It is an excellent piece, a really superb example of the 1909 Argentine bayonet that really completes the whole package.  All in all, this handsome and scarce all-original Cavalry Carbine has a lot ging for it, including the original sling and the entire Model 1909 bayonet assembly. It would be a superb addition to any general military weapons collection, or a very focused Argentine Military weapons collection as your "textbook" example of the 'Type 2" Model 1909 Mauser Cavalry Carbine, the hardest of the 3 types to find un-molested or modified.  

  

Price: $995.00

Curio/Relic: Yes
Rifle Caliber: 7.65x53mm Argentine
Manufacturer: F.M.A.P. - Fabrica Militar de Armas Portatiles
Model: Model 1909 Mauser Cavalry Carbine (Type 2)
Serial Number: 010156
Condition: Very Good
Metal Condition: Very Good
Wood Condition: Very Good
Bore Condition: Excellent
Action: Bolt-Action Repeating Rifle
Stock: Factory Hardwood Stock Set
Finish: Gloss Blue / Polished In-the-White /
Sights: Adjustable Iron Battle Sights