Argentine Mauser Model 1891

[@thekommunistplays]

As an argentine soldier, I'm glad I found this, because I got to see the rifle I carry on ceremonies being shot, something I've never seen.

[@tylerimp8004]

thekommunistplays there must be some nice all matching 91s there in stock for those ceremonies

[@larrypnh]

Do you happen to know where I can get a stock for a 1891? Thanks!

[@GJ1998ARG]

Viva la patria🇦🇷

[@israelluquez2516]

En que fuerza?

[@israelluquez2516]

Este modelo de Mauser solo lo vi en la Marina. Lo usamos para ceremonial

[@aleramone23]

That gun is the proof that a good design is timeless.

[@dakotaschwartz4403]

My great grandfather gave me this rifle when I was about 14, right before he passed away. I love this gun and everytime I shoot it reminds of him. Glad to see one in such great quality. Thank you for the information.

[@bretthompson3637]

Actually, this is based on the Belgian 1889 Mauser, which preceded it and was, in fact, the first of the box magazine repeating Mausers accepted into military service. Nice to see these old war clubs still in use. All of the Argentine Mausers (I shoot a Mod 1909 regularly) are just a delight to shoot. Thanks!

[@gewamser]

i was given one of these rifles by an old backwoodsman who could no longer find ammo for it over 30 years ago. I scrounged some up and could not believe the quality of the piece. Over the years I took many deer with mine, glad to see you honor it.

[@gradyhernandez4699]

I have a Turkish Mauser that fires Argentine Ammo

[@gradyhernandez4699]

And an Argentine Mauser

[@scottsanderson8466]

So happy to find this. After 30 years I finally have a 1891 mauser. I love mausers. You can make ammo out of a 30-06 brass.

[@MrNegative57]

Norma still makes 7.65 hunting rounds , 150 gr 2400 fps muzzle.

[@LoosedSubset]

the sound of a bolt action is hard to beat, and that one sounded smooth, real smooth

[@flyingmanforfun]

am i the only one who just loves the sound of bolt action rifles when you reload?

[@stlbusker3025]

Uh I don't think any of the Kennedys are overly fond of that sound!

[@maxgranger4672]

@@stlbusker3025 hahahhah! Very funny! 😂

[@dapsapsrp]

I've had my 1891 for about 17 years now. It is fully matching including cleaning rod and like this one is a beautiful example of a bygone time. Very smooth action.

[@themischeifguide]

I bought a M1891 when I was 19 it was the second gun I owned the first being a No5 Carbine. When I first got the rifle it was in very good condition except it was missing the front sight blade. I took the rifle to the range anyway and I just pretended it had a front sight and shot it. The M1891 almost shoots itself I just looked down the top of the barrel and fired. I was shooting man sized targets from 50 to 150 yards and did not miss at all. I found these rifles to be surprisingly accurate, among the most accurate rifles I own. Eric is right the M1891 is an absolute joy to shoot.

[@thatleftylennon6569]

I am from argentina and i renember when i was a kid my grandfather told me stories about the time that he was in the argentinian army (1957)

[@Mr15932]

Aguante argentina papá y si todavía se usa esos fusiles los llevan los escoltas en ceremonias militares

[@sanfordhoffman2392]

One of my all time favorites. I love the Argentine Mauser. Beautiful and accurate. I own a cavalry carbine with the crust still intact. Love it.

[@TheHandgunhero]

Mauser had their 1871 rifle adopted. It was the first standard issue rifle of the German Empire, and replaced the aging Dreyse Needle Rifles with a Centerfire, designed to compete with the French Chassepot. That was a huge success for them, but they failed against the Kommissiongewehr 88 when it came to developing a smokeless rifle for the Germans. Their design however was adopted by Belgian as the Gew.89, the Ottomans as the Turkish Mauser 1890 and finally Argentina with the 1891 you have. By no means however was this Mauser's first successful rifle. Mauser had success since 1871 and had commercial bolt actions for civilians dating back to 1867 I believe. They also made a heap of pistols but they weren't as successful as their rifles.

[@63grandsport11]

I bought one of these for a buddy in 1963 and he still shoots it today. I agree with everything you have said about the 1891. Thanks for the time you take to make these vids, the format is great and enjoy your comments...Thanks GBA

[@mytmousemalibu]

Because of this video and Eric, I had to have one! I just traded an old Hamilton 22 for an 1891 old sporter conversion. Beautiful old stock, Willams sights. I would prefer an all original but couldn't pass this old gal up. Beautiful old rifle and words don't do it justice. The quality is unfathomable in a milsurp. Buttered silk smooth action. What a rifle! Im in love!

[@gglovato]

Greeting from Argentina!, i'm surprised to see a "local" rifle being showcased!. It also makes me quite sad that our military went from having the most modern rifle in the world 120 years ago to being the sad underfunded stigmatized organization that it is today...

[@RogerSanGabriel]

American is heading that way also, just at a slower speed. I hope to visit your country someday to go boar hunting.

[@wonderoushistoryofclassicf9193]

Guillermo Lovato Argentina's military is pretty respectable for a south american country. Just ask Paraguay 😂

[@sanfordhoffman2392]

Roger San Gabriel You wouldn't know it with all the money we are dumping into our military. So, the spending is going up and the quality is going down??

[@gpracer270]

Guillermo Lovato.. I own one of these and it is one of my favorites, I hope you guys can still buy them down there?

[@larrypnh]

Where can I find a stock for one of these , please? Thanks!

[@ALMIGHTYBUNGHOAL]

The 1891 mauser was my first gun. Still have it and it is in perfect condition.

[@maximilianescobar3564]

Great video of Mausers I have a bunch from many country's I love them......

[@2dL]

The sound that this gun makes is just awesome to hear. Beautiful gun, all around.

[@bertalot]

Bought one in 1997 for 50.00. Still a treasured item. Took it hunting with my dad in the late 90s. All original and numbers match.

[@jcaminos]

Exellente video guys!!! I'm from Argentina and its a plasure to see shooting a gun from our history.

[@bordercontrol4742]

Absolutely beautiful rifle. The 1891 has always been one of my favorite rifles.

[@Orkneyshooter]

Another intelligent, eloquent, informative video from Moss Pawn. These are some of the best firearms videos on the web.

[@captainjohnnymartinez833]

I literally just got my 1st 1891 Argentine Mauser with every single Serial number matching including the cleaning rod. It's in fantastic condition and I cannot wait to get it in my hands. Spoke to previous owner for an hour today and learned so much. Thank you for this fantastic video! I also have an 1879 Modelo Argentino in .43 spanish in Nickel finish in fantastic condition. Im so hooked. We'll done guys.

[@suffolkshepherd]

I have one of these.My dad gave it to me a few years before he passed away. He got it from his father. What amazes me the most about it is how the bolt action is so tight, pops back when you left the lever. That is astonishing for the an over 100 year old gun. People still used horses for transportation at this time.

[@sanfordhoffman2392]

I've probably watched this video 10 times. Never gets old.

[@nicholasfreeland9431]

I've had one for years now and he really nailed it on the head when he spoke of the craftsmanship and the beauty of these bad boys. Mine is also a second year production and it shoots like a dream for something that travelled 120 years through time to end up in my hands.

[@dntlss]

I grew up in a farm and i hated most of it,after living in the suburbs for several decades i realized how good i had it,we had a river that passed thru full of bass and i could fire my rifles anytime i wanted in any direction i wanted,lol, sure miss that,very nice Rifle BTW, i stopped at my local pawnshop this morning and they had 3 of these,they were pretty nice, thats what made me come and check out your video.

[@cherokid]

Hi Eric, I really enjoy your military surplus rifle videos. However, watching many of your videos leaves me with a case of the "wants". Mosin 91, Finish M39, Argentine 91 etc. Not to mention S&W 460 performance center. I really enjoy getting to the range however I can't get out as much as I want to so having your videos lets me shoot vicariously through the lap top. I once fired a prussian mauser 11mm black powder cartridge rifle that I believe was a tube feed. A friend at the range had one which he loaded for and about 4 of us were shooting at a gong at 200 yards. I was truly amazed at that rifle. All of us were hitting off hand at 200 yards. The craftsmanship of those guns is a tribute to the maker. Thanks again.

[@Luso308]

Your videos are getting better and better. What a pleasure to watch them. Thank you, gentlemen.

[@pnw-rw4iy]

I recently acquired one and the build quality is next to none, I've never seen such a beautiful and well made rifle and honestly modern stuff doesn't come close to craftsmanship they put into this and it blows my mind how beautiful it is for being such an ancient build.

[@slowhand1198]

The Belgian M1889 preceded the Argentine version. The Argy dispensed with the barrel jacket, but kept the Belgian chambering. FN was established to build the M1889 rifles. The Turks also purchased the M1890 version before the Argentines. Very nice rifles.

[@u.m.9931]

The first one is the 1889 german itself (never adopted by germany)

[@exposingthedarknesswiththe9190]

*THE MIGHTY MAUER BOLT ACTION, THE BEST ACTION MADE SINCE ITS DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING AND ITS INCREDIBLE EVOLUTIONS...THERE JUST HASN'T BEEN A BETTER ACTION IN THE WORLD!!*

[@WIGIT8388]

My Dad got one of these brand new packed in cosmoline. What a wonderful rifle. To say they do not make them like that anymore is quite the understatement!

[@ron30865]

This Channel is just magnificent!... i can't describe How happy I'm every time i receive a notification of "New video from Iraqveteran8888!!! thanks for all this good content.

[@Only9mm]

what a great in-depth video. i love the old mil-surp rifles just like Eric. thank you for your service and thank you for the video.

[@guardianminifarm8005]

Thanks gents. My father bought an 1891 as a young lad from a hardware store back in the day. It was the first high powered rifle I and my brothers shot. I am honored to have received it as an inheritance from my father. Mine is a bit more sporterized than the one you used. Now I need to take it out & shoot it. It has been a few years.

[@cornfedtuber]

I too have one of these. A true example of the old world gun maker's art. The balance is beautiful and it is an all around joy to shoot.

[@agustinithurralde2741]

My grandfather left me His 1891 cavalry carabine. The mulita, "Little mule" as its called un argentina. This one comes with a very rare sight. A París scoptic sigth "quitaypon", or "put AND take". Its placed not aligned over The gun, but to The left side. It allows easily to use the already bended Bolt handle (The carabine didnt come with the straigth handle, for ease The use by cavalry). The sigth Is easily removed with one hand, leaving The gun to use or carry as non scoptic one un seconds.

[@iaidagger8278]

Awesome gun for "Classy" hunting trips in forests in ranges up to 100yds for hogs and whitetail deere!!

[@josebaque5623]

Excelente fusil Mauser modelo Argentino 1891 . excelente calibre, superior al 7 . 62 . el modelo 1909 tiene un cerrojo con una tercer punto de fijación en el cajon de mecanismo, ( haciéndolo más fiable) gracias por mostrar un arma muy preciada en Argentina 🇦🇷 🇺🇸 . Saludos cordiales 👍

[@chrisknott6651]

I love my argentine mauser, when I shot the old ammo that came with it, it kicked like a mule. Then I got into the soft points and it was a bit better. Major bruising, but it is a nail driver, accurate as all get out.

[@TheStewieOne]

The Mauser Rifles series was the Ak-47 of it days.

[@leadcounsel4869]

Love historic guns like this. Great video

[@PR0per6RAMmar]

I gotta say, every time a new IV8888 video comes out, the level of professionalism and general quality in the video goes up.

[@Applejack4541]

My grandfather passed away a couple years ago, and I recently came into possession of this rifle. I haven't shot it yet, but I am VERY excited to. I love this time period of history, and I can't beleive I own this piece of innovative technology.

[@BlackPowderTherapist]

They are hell of a deer rifle as well

[@jason00121]

I am most impressed with how modern it is. The detatchable magazine was a surprise considering its age

[@FC1510]

+jason00121 The Magazine it is not detachable.

[@jason00121]

+FCC CABA , mine is and all others I have seen were. The latch is inside the trigger guard. Some , like mine, have a screw that locks the magazine in place. In the 1890's no one used magazines the way we do today. trading magazines is a relatively new idea. But it is detachable.

[@FC1510]

+jason00121 If it is, in the sense that you speak, but I was referring to the current concept, the exchange of magazines with ammunition for reloading the gun. In this case the magazine works only as a store of ammunition and is fixed to the gun, and loaded ammunition in the output window. Greetings.

[@ReachODST118]

I keep coming back to this video. Finally bought my own, but I've watched this video a good 20 times now. I think I'm in love...

[@mpbrad]

I have a 1891! I love shooting it. Thanks for the video Eric!

[@kchorrosoto4068]

I Have an Argetine1891 Carbine 18" barrel all matching and original. One of my favorite in my colecction.

[@iaidagger8278]

My favorite too!!

[@madmod]

My great grandfather had this gun and picked it up overseas. Its all original and numbers matching still, as well as beautifully clean.

[@shoenicedeletedvideosx3048]

Back in the 80's you could buy one of these in the Shotgun News for like 75 bucks... No FFL required. Nowadays someone is going to want 500 bucks for one of these in decent shape!

[@KWAT6]

Great rifle. I must say Eric has exceptional trigger discipline. He never seems to jerk the trigger or throw a shot.

[@barnettjames6783]

Have one that I bought at the gun show at L.A. County fairgrounds back in 1983. The bolt and stock had been sporterized. I have a Redfield 3-9X scope and love it at a thousand meter range. I have been reloading ammo for it since I got it, and have a couple of mid-energy very accurate loads. Of all my bolt-action rifles, this one is my favorite, followed by a Winchester Model 70 in .243.

[@zazamchedlishvili1626]

I have one, "sporterized", with receiver-mount peep sight and the barrel shortened to 24". Mine was made in 1900 in by DWM in Berlin, according to the serial #. The craftsmanship is amazing. One of the smoothest bolt action rifles I've seen. Shoots great modern reloads (I load 150 gr Hornady on fast powder). Took good size doe at 75 yards last fall

[@johnbevier8049]

I just bought a 7th year production Mauser 91 and I just started restoring it due to it being sporterized I have yet to shoot it but it is a very beautiful gun and happy it was my first one to start my collection

[@bosstube9046]

I've got a beat up sporterized one of these I'm refurbishing barrel was cut down to 17 inches but it is still wonderfully accurate

[@eyeh8u1]

I too own a '91 Argentine Mauser as well as a 1909. I don't think either of them were ever issued as both are in practically near mint condition. And I agree with Iraqveteran8888, the fit and finish on these rifles is unbelievable. That quality of work on a mass produced, production line rifle is insane. I read an interview once with an engineer at Remington who said that if they produced the Remington Model 700 with the same level of hand fit and finishing as these old Mausers, it would retail between $2,000 to $3,000.

[@PennsylvaniaPlinker]

I love this intro, very similar to your PTR 91 review. The music, the camera work, it just hypes me up. My Argentine is a sweet shooter. Love coming back to this video after all these years.

[@cdismore3251]

My dad had one he customized. Had the barrel shortened, hand made a stock for the rifle, made the magazine to hold five rounds with one in the chamber. Never got to shoot it, but it was a very nice rifle.

[@stephanduplessis5354]

I have one of the first Modelo Argentino 1891 rifles, my grandfather got it from his grandfather and now its mine. The headspacing is starting to give some issues but what a gun that is. Absolutely decimating a .308 at its best

[@chrisgraff2103]

Thanks for making these videos I too am a milsurp fan. I just got this gun passed down through my family. It was my great grandfathers gun. i cannot wait to clean her up and run some ammo through it!

[@V8guy83]

Remember getting one of these for Christmas. Wish I still had it. Probably one on my favorite I've owned,

[@trevordeavers4570]

NICE, I appreciate all of the history behind all of your videos. Well thought out, nice shooting and a nice gun. Keep up the good work and videos!!

[@SS-ty5kz]

Yo tengo uno de esos. Era de mi suegro y jamas lo disparé, pero uno de estos días me hago un par de disparos... Es hermosisimo

[@TacticalOwl7]

Learned a lot about the Argentine Mauser. Didn't know it was the first Mauser to go into military service. Thanks for sharing and educating us. The Mauser has had many variation. I also read that some countries modified the barrel to 7.62x51 after World War Two. I believe FN made the conversion barrels, but quite possibly other manufactures and countries did as well. Thanks again.

[@MavHunter20XX]

I wonder if mine was one of those and not some crazy gunsmith job.

[@Xerxes1688]

Well, the spaniards, for example, they converted some of their Mauser rifles (originally in 7x57mm) to 7.62x51mm NATO by using CETME automatic rifle parts, namely the barrel, front sight assembly, flash-hider and charging handle tube. These coversions were dubbed the CETMETON FR7 and FR8 carbines.

[@TacticalOwl7]

I also think the Israeli's did a 7.62x51 conversion back in the 1950's

[@sanfordhoffman2392]

TacticalOwl7 I think the Israeli's converted everything they got their hands on to 7.62x51 NATO cause it was the only bullet they were getting in mass.

[@Jeqavy_Wavy]

TacticalOwl7 It was far from the first Mauser in military service. The first was the Gewehr 71, adopted by the German Empire in 1871 was the 'Imperial Rifle'.

[@MegaRiffraff]

I had a friend who was a gunsmith in Kentucky, back around 1985 or so , he made target and hunting rifles from 1909 Argentine Mauser rifles , he would buy the rifles by the crate , there were 10 to the crate , some were New never been fired , I still have one of the short barrel Calvary models he gave me for helping him , it was really hard to get the action and barrels separated, the rifles were 7.65x53 .

[@craftymaggot]

Fantastic rifle and well trained shooters.

[@nicolasrodrigo9]

I use it in military parades, in the Argentine Navy. I have never shot one though... we only shot with FAL. I believe the 7,65 ammo is difficult to find here, it was produced until the 80s.

[@HeadCracker789]

Just Picked one of these up in pretty good shape for $225 in CO. Had some rust but it cleaned up quite well. Barrel looks new after cleaning it. Can't wait to take it to the range!

[@drnapster]

i think this might be the best quality video you have ever made

[@bradlusk4531]

Good video, I have noticed whoever is handling the camera the last several episodes is quite good. It really adds to the quality of these videos, keep up the good work guys!!

[@JimRodgers]

That's a great rifle. I inherited one from my father. Fun gun to shoot! And super accurate.

[@Stekiaeton]

I got mine from my grandfather

[@gavinchappell1749]

I know I'm really late. but thanks for the video. I love my ArgentineMauser that I own now and it is a really accurate and great gun.

[@Frank-sf1wh]

I had one of these years ago, it was stolen, but last week my wife found one and bought it for me. It still shoots wonderfully.

[@PhilReturns]

Old but Gold , nice vid👌

[@DaveAppleton]

Nice,an army equipped with these rifles must have been a formidable force to be reckoned with. Just shows you how good the craftsmanship was then as it's still looks like a lovely gun to shoot with.

[@Bepo16A]

Since no one else has said it yet... The lighting in this video is fantastic! Shoot at this time of day more often :D and also, awesome gun. Looks beautiful, and I'm surprised it's so old! Looks like something that could've been made in the 40's or later.

[@MrHondaguy1]

Beautiful rifle. Keep the Milsurps coming!

[@MrZonacat1]

Beautiful firearm and excellent off-hand shooting.

[@DoktorMahn]

I had the pleasure of shooting one a while back. Really couldn't miss with it.

[@ATCO614]

My grandfather passed one on to my dad and we shoot it whenever we can find some ammo for it. amazing rifle .

[@lukejohnson3087]

Really digging the new higher quality videos guys. Not saying i didn't like the old ones. Im just saying that the new stuff is awesome and we appreciate the videos. Keep up the good work i love your channel. I hope to meet you guys someday.

[@Matiyucci]

When my father was in the 1 Infantry Regiment Patricios here in Argentina they still have somes hanging in the wall of the dinning room

[@ezquimal]

Thanks man know i'm going to put this rifle on the list. Here in Argentina are a lot of this used by the army.

[@soloban81]

Dad owns one of these. It's a long rifle but very elegant once you shoulder it. The recoil from the cartridge is very manageable. Great rifles for their age! Tore up .30-06 brass from your Garand is great cartridge source and no need to neck turn.

[@browngreen933]

Probably the most elegant bolt-action rifle of the early smokeless period.

[@pheonixheart1125]

Happy to have found this video. Traded my friend a pistol for one of these and then went and bought a VP9 to replace the pistol I traded. Two German guns in one day is a great thing. 😁

[@grahamr4916]

This rifle is basically a Ruger American from 1891. It’s amazing how they nailed it that far back and the design basically hasn’t changed

[@dannythetoesmasher]

I have one of the carbines, been itching to throw some lead with it.

[@BulletArc47]

I can't get over how smooth that action is!

[@sparkyopps]

Eric , I absolutely loved this vid . Keep up the awesome work.

[@RickNethery]

Great Rifle, and very good Shooting

[@beefcakes27]

Nice shooting, guys..!!!

[@7CieGrim]

Wow, great rifle and a great quality ! I wish I could try one of these one day, I only had the chance to shoot a Persian Mauser and this was a lot of fun too.

[@beefcakes27]

That's a fine firearm and very good shooting, guys.

[@bigboss-tl2xr]

I absolutely LOVE mine. Gorgeous wood, excellent balance and the power, the POWER! First deer I took with it blew my mind. Perfect behind the shoulder shot but the exit hole had the stomach hanging out!🤔🤷🏼‍♂️

[@Ki113r210]

the very first centerfire rifle i ever shot was my great aunts 91 argentine. she was a small woman, so the barrel and stock have been shortened up, and the front sight isnt original, but other than that shes all there, a beautiful rifle and a joy to shoot. iv slowly started the process of reloading for it, my first real try at rifle reloading.

[@arnaldogonzalez1678]

My great great grandfathers rifle during the Chaco war

[@Spearfisher1970]

I'm no pro, but I've had the pleasure of using both the Enfield .30-06 and Mauser K98, and I have to say that in all the youtube vids on MilSurp bolt-action rifles, I feel that so many people just don't get how to use them. Eric, on the other hand, does - in a clutch situation (which is where I first noticed how experienced troops would actually use a bolt action), one does not unshoulder a typical bolt action MilSurp to work the bolt. In fact, some of them don't even require one to move their face back much at all. This is the fastest and most logical way to stay on target, and I don't quite have as much respect for so, so many video makers who have, in the past, un-shouldered for each reload. IMHO that small amount of un-shouldering, by a soldier in battle at the time, is the movement they would have made to load in a stripper clip (I'm not claiming the original 1891 users had stripper clips - I really don't know). Eric, thank you very much for showing proper discipline in the use of a good bolt action.