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Model 1909 Argentine Mauser Serial Numbers

 Mauser Modelo Argentino 1909 
Type
Place of originGermany
Service history
In service1905-1960s
Used byArgentina
Paraguay
WarsChaco War
Production history
Designed1909
ManufacturerDWM
Fabrica Militar de Armas Portatiles
Produced1909-1959
No. built~285,000
Specifications
Mass4.17 kilograms (9.2 lb)
Length124 centimetres (49 in)
Barrel length74 centimetres (29 in)
Cartridge7.65×53mm Mauser
ActionBolt-action
Muzzle velocity839.6 metres per second (2,755 ft/s)
Feed system5-round stripper clip, internal magazine
SightsIron sights adjustable to 2,000 metres (2,200 yd)
Model 1909 Argentine Mauser Serial Numbers 06
Model 1909 Argentine Mauser Serial Numbers Chart
1891 Argentine Mauser Serial Numbers
5 rounds (staggered column box) Qty Mfg. 43,072 total (1910-1959). 24,000 by DWM (1910-1911) Source. Argentine Mauser Rifles 1871-1959 by Colin Webster - ISBN: Canadian Market Value Estimate: $ 1909 Argentine Cavalry Carbine (47 picture virtual tour) Observations: In the mid 1880's the Argentine army was using the Remington Rolling Block Rifle, after which they switched to the Model 1891. The Argentine Mauser Model 1909 were Gewehr 98 pattern bolt-action battle rifles designed for the Argentine Army. They were produced both in Germany and in Argentina. The action of the Argentine Mauser 1909. The Mauser 1909 was a slightly modified copy of the Gewehr 98. The left side of the receiver shows that the author's particular Model 1909 Argentine Mauser was made by DWM. Sights on the 1909 Argentine are classic Mauser tangent propositions with an inverted-'V' front post and a 'V'-notched rear sight that is calibrated to a 'harassing fire' range of 2,000 meters, with a bottom setting for a 300-meter. Argentine Model 1909 Mauser Military Rifle in 7.65 Argentine Caliber. All-Matching and Beautiful Rifle w/ Intact Crest!. Description: This is a beautiful all-matching and all-original Argentine Model 1909 Mauser military rifle made by the DWM firm in Germany with an intact Argentine crest.
The Argentine Mauser Model 1909 were Gewehr 98 pattern bolt-action battle rifles designed for the Argentine Army. They were produced both in Germany and in Argentina.
Design[edit]

Mauser Modelo Argentino 1909
Type
Place of origin	Germany
Service history
In service	1905-1960s
Used by	Argentina Paraguay
Wars	Chaco War
Production history
Designed	1909
Manufacturer	DWM Fabrica Militar de Armas Portatiles
Produced	1909-1959
No. built	~285,000
Specifications
Mass	4.17 kilograms (9.2 lb)
Length	124 centimetres (49 in)
Barrel length	74 centimetres (29 in)
Cartridge	7.65×53mm Mauser
Action	Bolt-action
Muzzle velocity	839.6 metres per second (2,755 ft/s)
Feed system	5-round stripper clip, internal magazine
Sights	Iron sights adjustable to 2,000 metres (2,200 yd)

The action of the Argentine Mauser 1909
The Mauser 1909 was a slightly modified copy of the Gewehr 98. Among other modifications, the Lange Visier sight was replaced by a tangent leaf sight. The M1909 was also able to use the bayonet of the Mauser 1891 it replaced.[1] The main producer in Germany was Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken that delivered 200,000 rifles[[[Wikipedia:Citing_sources|page needed]]]-2'>[2] while around 85,000 rifles[1] were manufactured by the Fabrica Militar de Armas Portatiles, governmental plants in Rosario and Santa Fe. The Model 1909s were replaced by FN FALs[3] without having seen combat.[4]

Model 1909 Argentine Mauser Serial Numbers

Model 1909 Argentine Mauser Serial Numbers 06Some Argentine Mauser 1909 rifles and carbines without crests were sold to Paraguay during the Chaco War.[1]
Variants[edit]Mauser 1909 sniper rifle: version with a German-made scope and a bent-down bolt handle.[4]
Mauser 1909 cavalry carbine: shortened variant, with a straight grip stock and a forecap that covers all the barrel.[5] The bayonet can be attached under this forecap.[6]
Mauser 1909 Mountain Carbine or Engineers Carbine: probably cut-down rifles[6]
Peruvian Mauser 1909[edit]Peruvian ceremonial unit in 2010 with Mauser rifles.
Peru received between 1910 and 1914 thousands of Mauser Model 1909 rifles, chambered in 7.65 Mauser. They were closer copies of the Gewehr 98, including the Lange Visier sight.[7] Aside from the caliber, the only differences were the larger receiver ring, the 5 mm (0.20 in) shorter breech, the slightly modified strip guide to use older Model 1891 strips, the longer hammer, the aspheric shape of the bolt handle and the Peruvian markings.[8] While these rifles were able to fire the old bullets with round nose, they were later adapted to spitzer bullets.[9] These weapons were used during the Leticia Incident and the Ecuadorian–Peruvian War.[10] After 1945, the Mauser 1909s were replaced by American weapons and were sold in the civilian market in the 1960s, a few being kept as ceremonial rifles.[11]
References[edit]^ abcBall 2011, p. 12.
[[[Wikipedia:Citing_sources|page needed]]]_2-0'>^Webster 2003, p. [page needed].
^Ball 2011, p. 9.
^ abBall 2011, p. 14.
^Ball 2011, p. 15.
^ abBall 2011, p. 18.
^Ball 2011, pp. 289-290.
^Guillou 2006, pp. 23-24.
^Guillou 2006, pp. 24-25.
^Jowett, Philip (28 Jun 2018). Latin American Wars 1900–1941: 'Banana Wars,' Border Wars & Revolutions. Men-at-Arms 519. Osprey Publishing. pp. 29, 46. ISBN9781472826282.
^Guillou 2006, p. 25.
Model 1909 Argentine Mauser Serial Numbers Chart

The action of the Argentine Mauser 1909
The Mauser 1909 was a slightly modified copy of the Gewehr 98. Among other modifications, the Lange Visier sight was replaced by a tangent leaf sight. The M1909 was also able to use the bayonet of the Mauser 1891 it replaced.[1] The main producer in Germany was Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken that delivered 200,000 rifles[[[Wikipedia:Citing_sources|page needed]]]-2'>[2] while around 85,000 rifles[1] were manufactured by the Fabrica Militar de Armas Portatiles, governmental plants in Rosario and Santa Fe. The Model 1909s were replaced by FN FALs[3] without having seen combat.[4]
Model 1909 Argentine Mauser Serial Numbers 06Some Argentine Mauser 1909 rifles and carbines without crests were sold to Paraguay during the Chaco War.[1]
Variants[edit]Mauser 1909 sniper rifle: version with a German-made scope and a bent-down bolt handle.[4]
Mauser 1909 cavalry carbine: shortened variant, with a straight grip stock and a forecap that covers all the barrel.[5] The bayonet can be attached under this forecap.[6]
Mauser 1909 Mountain Carbine or Engineers Carbine: probably cut-down rifles[6]
Peruvian Mauser 1909[edit]Peruvian ceremonial unit in 2010 with Mauser rifles.
Peru received between 1910 and 1914 thousands of Mauser Model 1909 rifles, chambered in 7.65 Mauser. They were closer copies of the Gewehr 98, including the Lange Visier sight.[7] Aside from the caliber, the only differences were the larger receiver ring, the 5 mm (0.20 in) shorter breech, the slightly modified strip guide to use older Model 1891 strips, the longer hammer, the aspheric shape of the bolt handle and the Peruvian markings.[8] While these rifles were able to fire the old bullets with round nose, they were later adapted to spitzer bullets.[9] These weapons were used during the Leticia Incident and the Ecuadorian–Peruvian War.[10] After 1945, the Mauser 1909s were replaced by American weapons and were sold in the civilian market in the 1960s, a few being kept as ceremonial rifles.[11]
References[edit]^ abcBall 2011, p. 12.
[[[Wikipedia:Citing_sources|page needed]]]_2-0'>^Webster 2003, p. [page needed].
^Ball 2011, p. 9.
^ abBall 2011, p. 14.
^Ball 2011, p. 15.
^ abBall 2011, p. 18.
^Ball 2011, pp. 289-290.
^Guillou 2006, pp. 23-24.
^Guillou 2006, pp. 24-25.
^Jowett, Philip (28 Jun 2018). Latin American Wars 1900–1941: 'Banana Wars,' Border Wars & Revolutions. Men-at-Arms 519. Osprey Publishing. pp. 29, 46. ISBN9781472826282.
^Guillou 2006, p. 25.
Model 1909 Argentine Mauser Serial Numbers ChartBall, Robert W. D. (2011). Mauser Military Rifles of the World. Iola: Gun Digest Books. ISBN9781440228926.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
Guillou, Luc (December 2006). Le fusil Mauser peruvien modèle 1909. Gazette des Armes (in French). pp. 22–25.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
Webster, Colin (2003). Argentine Mauser Rifles 1871-1959. Schiffer Publishing. ISBN978-0764318689.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
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1891 Argentine Mauser Serial NumbersThe Lil' Argentine 1909
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 In 1909, Argentina adopted new firearms to replace their 1891 model rifles and carbines. Dubbed the Modelo (model) 1909, the new rifles and carbines were based upon the 98 Mauser rifle design and chambered in the Belgian 7.65x53 Mauser cartridge.
 The Argentine Modelo 1909 Cavalry carbine pictured in this article was manufactured by the Deutsche Waffen und Munitions Fabriken, Berlin, Germany (German Arms and Ammunition Factories, Berlin, Germany), also known as DWM, under contract for Argentina. Later model 1909 carbines were also manufactured in Argentina. The 1909 Cavalry carbine is a 98 Mauser with a few variances:
Hinged floor plate, with a release in the front of the trigger guard;
Shorter length;
Front sight with protective ears;
Tangent rear sight;
Extended bolt release lever; and a
Full-length Mannlicher style stock.
Note the extended bolt release lever that extends to the stripper clip guide.
Argentine Modelo 1909 Cavalry Carbine
Specifications
Length42.5 inches
Weight8.5 lbs.
Barrel Length21.5 inches
Rifling4 groove - right hand twist
ActionTurn bolt
Magazine Capacity5
Evaluating the fit and finish of this carbine; I would rate it overall a very highexcellent. Prior to this carbine I have not really ventured out into the world of collecting South American rifles. While performing research for this article I was amazed at the plethora of high quality Mausers for the collector to choose from. No, they are not available in great abundance, but if you keep your eye out at stores and the online auctions (http://www.gunbroker.comand others) you will periodically find good pieces to collect.Because of the artisan level of quality, the 1909 action is highly sought after for the base of custom built sporting rifles.
I have one word to describe this little carbine, beautiful. Everything is beautiful from the wood of the stock to the smoothness of the bolt cycling. Not to be too melodramatic but to me it all just whispers - work of art. 
Military firearms manufactured during the late 19th to early 20th century were for the most part hand made by craftsman and artisans. They cannot be compared to the mass produced firearms we find today that have pressure stamped checkering, machine made laser engravings from a computer developed pattern, and fit and finish that have about as much soul as a cardboard box.
The only blemish I found on this particular firearm was that the barrel was counterbored back about a half an inch from the muzzle. Counterboring is where the rifling has been drilled out, back from the crown of the muzzle. This was done usually when the firearm was being arsenal refurbished. The reason for counterboring is because of damaged rifling near the muzzle and this damage usually impacts accuracy greatly. The rifling at the end of the barrel is the most important to putting a good spin on the bullet as it exits the muzzle. The belief is that if you drill out the rifling back from the muzzle until you reach good rifling, this will improve accuracy greatly. I own quite a few rifles (usually Mosin-Nagants) that have been counterbored and are exceptionally accurate. The figure below shows on the left a normal barrel with good rifling and a barrel that has been counterbored on the right.Author's Update Note - 08/09/2004
Since the writing of this article I found that the carbine was not counterbored at all. What appeared to be counterboring was actually part of the nose cap that allowed the carbine to support a bayonet being installed. I felt that the counterboring information was still of great value and have chosen to leave it in the article for reference. Surplusrifle.com may at a later date write a stand-alone expanded article on just the subject of counterboring. - Jamie
FigureDescription
AMuzzle end view of a normal barrel with good rifling from muzzle to breech.
BMuzzle end view of a barrel that has been counterbored, thus with good rifling from counterbore to breech.
CSide view of a normal barrel with good rifling.
DSide view of a counterbored barrel. Note rifling has been drilled back about a half inch or so until good rifling is found.
Argentine Modelo 1909 Cavalry Carbine Netsh winsock reset windows 10.
Note: Full-length Mannlicher style stock, forward sling swivel, forward sight and sight protective ears. Also note line across stock just forward of rear sight. Originally a copper wire was fitted into the groove to more firmly secure the handguard in place.
Rear sling ring. Note beautiful walnut stock.
Markings on left side of receiver. Deutsche Waffen-Und Munitions Fabriken, Berlin (German Arms and Ammunition Factories, Berlin).
Argentine Coat of Arms
The human forearms that shake their right hands in the interior frame, represent the union of the populations of the Río de la Plata United Provinces.
The Phrygian cap is an old freedom symbol and the pike (short lance) displays the aim of defending it, if necessary, with weapons.
The sun, in its rising position, announced the appearance of a new Nation to the world.
The laurels are heraldic symbols of victory and triumph, and they are evidence of the victories already obtained in Suipacha and Tucumán.
With regard to the ribbon bow in the azure, silver (white) and azure colors, similar to the ellipse quarters, it represents the Argentine nationality.
Source:http://www.argentour.com/
Bottom side of safety lever with very small 'shaking hands' stamp.
 The 7.65 Argentine cartridge is called by several other names as well: 7.65 Mauser;
7.65x53 Mauser;
7.65 Belgian Mauser.
Originally designed for use in the Belgian 1889 Mauser rifle, many other countries adopted this cartridge in their military arms including:
Spain;
Turkey;
Bolivia;
Colombia;
Ecuador;
Paraguay; and
Peru.
Per Krause Publication's Cartridges of the World they state that the 7.65 Argentine Mauser is probably one of the better Mauser cartridges ever made when it comes to accuracy. The 7.65 Argentine cartridge is very similar in overall specifications and performance to the 7.62 NATO cartridge as the image and comparison table show below.
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Pictures of rock lee. Cases can be formed from .30-06, .270 Winchester, 7mm Mauser, and 8mm Mauser brass cases and should be trimmed to be no longer than an overall length of 2.11 inches.
Side by side comparison of the 7.65 Argentine and the 7.62x51 NATO cartridges
Specification
7.65 Argentine7.62x51 NATO
Bullet Diameter.313.308
Neck Diameter.338.338
Shoulder Diameter.429.447
Base Diameter.468.466
Rim Thickness.470.470
Case Length2.092.01
Cartridge Length2.952.75
Velocity27102750
Energy25302520
First 5 shots at 100 yards
 I found the little carbine to be very solid, accurate, and easy to handle. Recoil was mild and the bolt and ejection was positive and flawless. I was able to achieve fairly tight groupings at 100 yards from the bench with the help of a very smooth, two-stage military trigger and excellent sights. In my opinion, the 1909 carbine is comparable in quality to any of the Swedish Mausers, that I so cherish.
If you plan on purchasing an Argentine 1909 Mauser then you will find that you have competition...me.
I plan on purchasing more as I find them.
 Dear Jamie:
 I have just read your very fine article about the Modelo 1909 Mauser Cavalry carbine, and found it very good indeed. I own also a Modelo 1909 Mauser carbine, but not the cavalry type you have but the Engineer's type, that has the same barrel dimensions as the cavalry type but the stock is different, very similar to the Kar98 used by Germany during WW II. It has a turned down bolt handle, like the cavalry model and unlike the infantry rifle, which has a straight bolt handle.
 Regarding what you said about the barrel being counter bored at the muzzle, it might not be a counter boring but a bushing welded at the muzzle to allow the use of a bayonet, which was a modification made on these German carbines and on some of the first ones of those made in Argentina in the Domingo Matheu factory in the city of Rosario, between 1947 and 1962. The later ones made in Rosario had a barrel 1/2 an inch longer instead of the welded bushing.
 In brief, the Mauser Modelo Argentino 1909 came in three types: 1) Infantry rifle, of 49.21 inches total length and 29 inches barrel length, straight bolt handle, with a four digit serial number preceded by one of the following letters: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, R, making a total of 180,000 rifles.
2) Engineer's carbine, with a total length of 41.89 inches and a barrel length of 21.89 inches, a turned down bolt handle, with a four digit serial number preceded by the letter A only, making a total of 10,000 carbines.
3) Cavalry carbine, like the one you own, total length of 41.57 inches an a barrel length of 21.89 inches, a turned down bolt handle, with a four digit serial number preceded by the letters A, B and C, making a total of 30,000 cavalry carbines.
All of these were manufactured in Germany by DWM, and the quality of manufacture is like the one you have described, which makes them a very sought after item. Prices here in Argentina vary from 300 to 350 US dollars in the military surplus stores for conditions good to average.
 The cavalry carbine was also manufactured in Argentina, as you said, in the Fabrica Militar de Armas Portatiles (F.M.A.P.) (Light Weapons Military Factory) Domingo Matheu, belonging to the Direccion General de Fabricaciones Militares ( D.G.F.M.) (General Directorship of Military Factories) from 1947 to 1962. These had a six digit serial number, without letters, from 000,001 to 019,989, but some of the intermediate numbers were not used, the approximate number manufactured was 19,800.
 The markings on these argentine carbines is of two types:
a) EJERCITO ARGENTINO
 MAUSER MOD 1909
 D.G.F.M. (F.M.A.P.)
b) F. M. A. P.
 MAUSER MOD 1909
 DIRECCION GENERAL DE
 FABRICACIONES MILITARES
 The Domingo Matheu factory also made, under licence from the Colt company, an argentine model 1911-A1, in .45 ACP which is also of very good quality. The approximate number manufactured was 80,000.
Other weapons in production under FN licence are the FN-FAL rifle in 7.62x51 (NATO) caliber and the Browning HP39 semiautomatic pistol in 9mm Para caliber.
 I hope this info from Argentina will be of interest to all the gun buffs that visit your very fine web-site, please let me know if you find it so.

 Best regards and keep up the good work.
Alfredo Fernandez Franzini
jlm;)
Sources:
http://www.argentour.com/
NRA Publications: Mauser Rifles
Military Mauser Rifles of the World, Robert W.D. Ball
Krause Publication's Cartridges of the World