1909 Argentine

smoothebore · Apr 11, 2017

I missed out on the boom days of cheap milsurps flooding the country. At the time I was distracted by a failed business, wife left, paying child support. I didn't have a pot to piss in. When the 1909 Argy's were being sold everywhere, I had to settle for a bayonet and scabbard with matching numbers between them.

Recently I found a 1909 Argentine Rifle on Gunbroker. It wasn't cheap compared to "the day", but it was a good buy considering what they go for today. It's got 100% matching numbers, very good bore, and was still in cosmo. I only cleaned it, and added a period correct sling. I'm happy, it only took about twenty years.

iH8DemLibz · Apr 11, 2017

Dat's Purdy.

toolness1 · Apr 17, 2017

Argentine Mausers are incredibly nice. I also recently got a 1909 all-matching down to the cleaning rod.

Now you have to find an 1891 to go with your 1909!

28Shooter · Apr 17, 2017

Very nice!

BeoBill · Apr 17, 2017

Nice find. I think she'll shoot well too.

smoothebore · Apr 19, 2017

toolness1 said:
Argentine Mausers are incredibly nice. I also recently got a 1909 all-matching down to the cleaning rod.

Now you have to find an 1891 to go with your 1909!

Actually, I found the 1891 first. When I started looking, the 1909's were outside my budget, so I looked at the 1891's. I didn't know anything about them. Seems I remember someone saying "Do your research, first, before you bid". I've got to try to remember that one. I saw a 1891 Argy on Gunbroker with 375 rounds of ammo for $325.00 with no bids. I was sure it was my lucky day. Anyway, I researched it after I bought it. Anybody see the problem?

mrbig381 · Apr 19, 2017

Looks like its in the wrong stock.

smoothebore · Apr 19, 2017

mrbig381 said:
Looks like its in the wrong stock.

Yeah, sorry no prize. I wonder what model stock it is.

blazzent45 · Apr 19, 2017

That is a really sweet look peace.....

Oldcarjunkie · Apr 19, 2017

Nice looking rifle OP and they are some good shooters! I sold one of mine in the classifieds about a month ago, but i have another I am thinking of letting go of if anyone is interested hit me up.

Furious George · Apr 19, 2017

One of the first things I bought when I got my first "real" job was an M1909 Argentine Mauser .

25+ years later I still have it and consider it was the best $120 that I ever spent.

They are great rifles. OP, I hope you enjoy the h*** out of yours for many years.

Doco Overboard · Apr 19, 2017

Nice rifle, the only thing I can see is end grain in the wrist, just be careful drilling with it

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