Original German Made M1891 Argentine Mauser Sporterized Rifle by Loewe of Berlin Serial B0511 - made in 1892 Category_MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly Signed RICHARDS on the engraved

Signed RICHARDS on the engraved back action lock plates

but overall it has the lovely dark patina of aged zinc

and just some light service wear

it's serial number 28011 indicates that it was manufactured in 1879

Original German Made M1891 Argentine Mauser Sporterized Rifle by Loewe of Berlin Serial B0511 - made in 1892 Category_MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly Signed RICHARDS on the engravedOriginal Item: Only one available. This is an very nice 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 was later sold out of service, and had the Argentine crest removed from the top of the receiver. As with others we have seen, it has been "sporterized", shortening the barrel to 22 inches and removing the front portion of the stock, resulting in a