1909 Argentine Mauser Serial Numbers

Sword bayonet for use on the 7.65 mm. Argentine M1891 Mauser rifle.

1909 Argentine Mauser Serial Number Lookup

Ammo Pouch, Single Pocket, Brown Leather, Original WWI Era (w/o Ring) Manufacturer: MAUSER. Model: 1909 ARGENTINE. Product #: 1153730. I own a 1891 Mauser, manufactured by Loewe of Berlin for Argentina, Serial Number A87xx. My son also owns a 1891 Mauser by Loewe made for Argentina, Serial Number E6xxx. My question concerns how the serial number system works and can a year of manufacture be estimated from the serial number. Why the letter at the beginning of the serial number? It is very accurate. It is a 1909 Argentine Mauser in 30.06. It is very accurate and fun to shoot. The numbers on the barrel, bolt and receiver match. The bolt is turned down. The stock has been altered with the upper hand guard missing. There is no bayonet lug nor any trace of one. The numbers on the stock do not match. I do not know how to. SUPPORT US BY PURCHASING A MAN CAN: AMAZON Store: PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/iv.

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The rifle with which this example was issued was made in 1900 by Deutsche Waffen-und Munitionsfabriken (DWM).

Most have aluminum alloy grips, like this example. Some have brass grips. There has been a lot of fiction spread regarding the brass grips being for the Navy, for NCO's, and the like. None of that is true. According to Webster's well-documented book on Argentine Military Rifles:

The aluminum grip scales were part of an effort to lighten the bayonet. The grip metal is an alloy of aluminum, with 6 percent copper.

Argentina opted for the 15.75 inch blade, after seeing that Chile was going to adopt a shorter (10-inch blade) bayonet for their Mausers. However, the prototype bayonets turned out heavier than the Argentines liked, so they made a number of design changes (thinner blade, slimmer hilt, and others).

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They went ahead with the brass grip scales, initially, so as not to further delay production. Brass-gripped bayonets were made 1892–93. Production switched to aluminum grip, mid-1893, after producing 40,000 brass grip bayonets. 190,000 aluminum grip bayonets were made, 1893–1898.

1909 Argentine Mauser For Sale

The 'RA' inside an oval is an Argentine property mark, representing Republica Argentino. This replaced the earlier 'E.N' Ejercito Nacional (National Army) property mark.

Argentine Mauser Serial Number Database

Most M1891 rifles and bayonets were exported to the USA in the 1950s and 1960s, when Argentine export laws required that the national crest be ground away before being sold.

Model 1909 Argentine Mauser Serial Numbers

  • Four Argentine Mauser Bolt Action Rifles,Four Argentine Mauser Bolt Action Rifles, c. early to mid-20th century, an Argentine Mauser Model 1909, serial number 004218, with a walnut stock, bright
  • Mauser Argentine 1891 8MM sn: C1130 ArgentineMauser Argentine 1891 8MM sn: C1130 Argentine 1891 Mauser rifle military configuration with sporterized stock, finish starting to plum, sound action, good
  • Mauser Argentino 1891 8MM sn: B6167 ExcellentMauser Argentino 1891 8MM sn: B6167 Excellent Argentine mfg'd by Lowe of Berlin, most original bright blue finish, excellent stock with cartouches, Argentine
  • *ARGENTINE MAUSER MODEL 1891 MILITARY RIFLE.*ARGENTINE MAUSER MODEL 1891 MILITARY RIFLE. Cal. 7.65 Argentine. SN D5070. Usual contract Mauser with 30' rnd bbl, square base front sight and 2000-meter
  • Argentine Mauser Model 1891 bolt action rifle.Argentine Mauser Model 1891 bolt action rifle. Cal. 8mm? 30' bbl. SN A5357. Blued finish with plain walnut stock and muzzle cap. Appears to be a matching
  • A lot of thirteen bayonets Comprising: 1)A lot of thirteen bayonets Comprising: 1) Japanese Mod. 1897, Koishikawa, blued blade, curved quillon, w/scabbard and frog. 2) Another, straight quillon,
  • Model 1891 Argentine Mauser Rifle, c. 1891,Model 1891 Argentine Mauser Rifle, c. 1891, serial number W6544, all numbers matching, walnut stock, blued steel fittings and barrel, left side of the
  • SPORTERIZED MODEL 1891 ARGENTINE BOLT ACTIONSPORTERIZED MODEL 1891 ARGENTINE BOLT ACTION MAUSER RIFLE, 7.65mm Mauser caliber, 22' barrel, straight grip walnut stock, open sights, metal butt plate,
  • A lot of nine bayonets Comprising: 1) ArgentineA lot of nine bayonets Comprising: 1) Argentine Model 1871 by Weyersberg, blued steel scabbard. 2) Model 1891 Nagant socket bayonet. 3) Japanese Type
  • SPORTERIZED ARGENTINE MODEL 1891 BOLT ACTIONSPORTERIZED ARGENTINE MODEL 1891 BOLT ACTION MAUSER RIFLE, 7.65x53mm Argentine caliber, 23 3/4' barrel, blued finish, straight grip walnut stock and hand
  • ARGENTINE MODEL 1891 MAUSER BOLT ACTION RIFLE,ARGENTINE MODEL 1891 MAUSER BOLT ACTION RIFLE, 7.65 x 53 caliber, 29' barrel, 48 3/4' overall, blued finish, walnut military stock, contract crest removed,
  • Mauser Modelo Argentine 1891 rifle manufacturaMauser Modelo Argentine 1891 rifle manufactura Loewe Berlin C7767 long barrel and custom stock Estimate $ 200-400 All property is sold as-is. No condition
  • Mauser Rifle Model Argentie 1891 InspectorsMauser Rifle Model Argentie 1891 Inspectors mark on stock. K7858. Overall L 41'E
  • Two Argentine Model 1891 Mauser Sword Bayonets,Two Argentine Model 1891 Mauser Sword Bayonets, early 20th centuryeach with maker’s mark for Weyersburg Kirschbaum & Co Solingen, hook quillion
  • Two Sterling Silver Larchmont Yacht ClubTwo Sterling Silver Larchmont Yacht Club Trophies, a Gorham bowl with undulating rim and fluted body, on a circular foot, and with engraved inscription
  • Four assorted bayonets with scabbards including:Four assorted bayonets with scabbards including: two Mauser Modelo Argentino 1891 (each with modern leather hanger); bayonet with Cuban arms on ricasso;
  • Mauser Modelo Argentino bolt-action rifle serialMauser Modelo Argentino bolt-action rifle serial #P1095, manufactured by Loewe, Berlin, c.1891; 7.62 mm. cal.; the barrel 30 in. L.; metal parts with
  • ARGENTINE MODEL 1891 BOLT ACTION MAUSER RIFLE,ARGENTINE MODEL 1891 BOLT ACTION MAUSER RIFLE, 7.65 Argentine caliber, 24' barrel, blued finish, walnut stock and hand guard, fixed magazine, adjustable
  • **Lot Of 2: Military Bolt Action RiflesSerial**Lot Of 2: Military Bolt Action RiflesSerial # 608879 & 2133 The first is an 1891 Mauser manufactured at Loewe, Berlin. It has the 'S' stamp on breach,
  • GERMAN MAUSER RIFLE - Modelo Argentino BerlinGERMAN MAUSER RIFLE - Modelo Argentino Berlin 1891 Bolt Action 8 mm Rifle, s/n W0660, with proof marks, circa 1925. Military issue, original 26' barrel
  • GERMAN MAUSER RIFLE - Modelo Argentino BerlinGERMAN MAUSER RIFLE - Modelo Argentino Berlin 1891 Bolt Action 8 mm Rifle, s/n W0660, with proof marks, circa 1925. Military issue, original 26' barrel