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Early American Indian & Western Antique Auction

Sat, Jun 30, 2018 12:00PM EDT
Lot 8

Sistema 1909 Argentinean Mauser Carbine 7.65x53mm

Estimate: $400 - $800

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
Offered for sale in this lot is a Direccion General De Fabricaciones Militares, F.M.A.P. Mauser Model 1909, chambered in 7.65x53mm Argentine. This rifle dates to the early portion of the 20th century, pre World War One. The carbine uses a 22" round barrel, a walnut stock, a blue'd finish, a down-turned pull, with a flag safety, and an adjustable ramp sight. The carbine is marked in numerous places, first with the receiver, showing the Coat of Arms of Argentina on the front of the receiver, with "Ejercito Argentino" underneath. The receiver is also stamped on the left side with "F.M.A.P. Mauser Mod 1909 - Direccion General De Fabricaciones Militares". The receiver, stock, and floor plate are all marked "012233", while the bolt is marked "013303". Near the end of the barrel, you can read "CAL ST. ALB. VT. - 7.65 Argentine 1909". Overall, the carbine shows good condition, with a good bore, with strong rifling, and some slight darkness. The carbine does have some extensive handling marks to the wooden stock, and some wear to the blue'd finish - Which is indicative of age. This firearm qualifies as a Curio & Relic Long Gun, and requires FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check. Serial Number: 012233.

Condition

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