1891 Argentine

[Gil Martin]

I got a call today from a gun shop that just got in a few surplus arms. The crown jewel was an 1891 Argentine Mauser in 7.65x53mm. I asked the clerk if it was original and it is, and the numbers match and the wood is great. I asked what the hang tag said and it is priced at $110. I told him I would take it for $100 (the stock and action are worth that much) and he agreed.

I paid $16.88 for an 1891 back on Thursday, June 16, 1960 and $150 for another one in 1990. I pick her up tomorrow. If I fall out of favor with the rifle, it makes great trading material. All the best...
Gil