Original German M1891 Argentine Mauser Rifle by Ludwig Loewe Made in 1894 with Figured Stock - Matching Serial K 8279 ERA This message was part of

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the Martini-Henry allowed a soldier to maintain a much faster rate of fire than was possible with a muzzleloader while still delivering the accuracy and authority expected from a full size military rifle

As well as transport missions the group took part in standard ground attack missions

with a beautiful tarnished patina

The brass grip and knuckle guard blackening is worn away

Original German M1891 Argentine Mauser Rifle by Ludwig Loewe Made in 1894 with Figured Stock - Matching Serial K 8279 ERA This message was part ofOriginal Item: Only one available. This is an very good example of the Model 1891 Argentine Mauser rifle, one of many "export" models made for foreign governments, all based on the Mauser Model 1889. It shows signs of light to moderate use, and really looks great! The butt stock even has some fantastic "flame" figuring on both sides, which we rarely see! This example, like all of the Argentine Mausers made before the end of 1897, was made by the