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Argentine M1891 Engineer's Carbine

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD
Argentine M1891 Engineer's Carbine
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Argentine M1891 Engineer's Carbine, #B5967, 7.65x53mm cal., 17.63'' barrel, blued finish, hardwood stock, inverted ''V'' front sight with protectors and pinned leaf rear sight. Marked on receiver ring with faint Argentine crest and on left side rail ''MAUSER MODELO ARGENTINO 1891'' over ''DEUTSCHE WAFFEN UND MUNITIONSFABRIKEN BERLIN''. Matching numbers on bolt and magazine, different numbers on front bands. Handguard retaining wire has been replaced. Middle band held by non-standard screw. Condition overall is very good with over 95% of the refinished bluing remaining on the metal. Wood has been refinished with a semi-gloss varnish and is very good with light handling marks. Action is smooth, bore has roughness near the muzzle, otherwise very good. No visible import marks. Est.: $400-$600. (C&R)