1891 Argentine

Geo M44 · 05-07-2008, 04:02 PM

Ok, so I'm normally a Russian rifle person, but saw a very nice (and unusual looking) 1891 (I am assuming that's the model) Argentine 7.5mm Mauser at a local gun shop. The stock looks like a military hybrid with top handhold and military type bands and spring clip (similar to the band clips on an MN) but nice crosshatching on the forward stock/grip. They are asking $189, and I'm thinking that looks pretty good.

As for Mausers... Ich Weis Nicht!

So waddya think?

rfc357 · 05-07-2008, 04:43 PM

It's actually a 7.65. They are nice little rifles. The factory round makes a nice deer cartridge. Ammunition is not particularly easy to find. You can form the cases from .30-06. For reloading, they take a .310-.311 bullet. .308s will work, but you must use the proper expander, and you may not see very good accuracy.

The actions are not nearly as strong as a 98. I have one re-barelled in .300 Savage, and that is about the upper end of what I would do. I'm thinking of re-barelling it in .35 Remington. Always wanted a bolt .35 Rem.

They can make up into a nice lightweight sporter for kids or women (or old farts like me) who don't want to tote a heavy rifle.

The cock-on-closing is a little annoying, and results in a rather crummy trigger pull.

I would not pay $189 for one. $100-$125 would be more like it. I got mine for under $100. I see nice original models in the $125 range fairly frequently.

Geo M44 · 05-07-2008, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by rfc357

It's actually a 7.65. They are nice little rifles. The factory round makes a nice deer cartridge. Ammunition is not particularly easy to find. You can form the cases from .30-06. For reloading, they take a .310-.311 bullet. .308s will work, but you must use the proper expander, and you may not see very good accuracy.

The actions are not nearly as strong as a 98. I have one re-barelled in .300 Savage, and that is about the upper end of what I would do. I'm thinking of re-barelling it in .35 Remington. Always wanted a bolt .35 Rem.

They can make up into a nice lightweight sporter for kids or women (or old farts like me) who don't want to tote a heavy rifle.

The cock-on-closing is a little annoying, and results in a rather crummy trigger pull.

I would not pay $189 for one. $100-$125 would be more like it. I got mine for under $100. I see nice original models in the $125 range fairly frequently.

Thanks RFC. Since the shop is a little high end it's reasonable that they are priced higher than the market. Just looked like a nice little shooter. I'll stick to my M39, and the Russians for the time being.

lefty o · 05-07-2008, 07:25 PM

the actions are no where near as strong as the 98's. nice rifles, but beware of their limitations.

05-07-2008, 04:02 PM	#1
Geo M44 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: The Desert Posts: 1,085	1891 Argentine Ok, so I'm normally a Russian rifle person, but saw a very nice (and unusual looking) 1891 (I am assuming that's the model) Argentine 7.5mm Mauser at a local gun shop. The stock looks like a military hybrid with top handhold and military type bands and spring clip (similar to the band clips on an MN) but nice crosshatching on the forward stock/grip. They are asking $189, and I'm thinking that looks pretty good. As for Mausers... Ich Weis Nicht! So waddya think? __________________ Remember when seconds count... the police are only minutes away.

05-07-2008, 04:43 PM	#2
rfc357 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 629	It's actually a 7.65. They are nice little rifles. The factory round makes a nice deer cartridge. Ammunition is not particularly easy to find. You can form the cases from .30-06. For reloading, they take a .310-.311 bullet. .308s will work, but you must use the proper expander, and you may not see very good accuracy. The actions are not nearly as strong as a 98. I have one re-barelled in .300 Savage, and that is about the upper end of what I would do. I'm thinking of re-barelling it in .35 Remington. Always wanted a bolt .35 Rem. They can make up into a nice lightweight sporter for kids or women (or old farts like me) who don't want to tote a heavy rifle. The cock-on-closing is a little annoying, and results in a rather crummy trigger pull. I would not pay $189 for one. $100-$125 would be more like it. I got mine for under $100. I see nice original models in the $125 range fairly frequently. __________________ Certified rifle and pistol instructor Last edited by rfc357; 05-07-2008 at 04:45 PM.

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05-07-2008, 07:25 PM	#4
lefty o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mn Posts: 4,240	the actions are no where near as strong as the 98's. nice rifles, but beware of their limitations.