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Ludwig Loewe 1891 Argentine Mauser 7.65mm

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:75.00 USD Estimated At:150.00 - 350.00 USD
Ludwig Loewe 1891 Argentine Mauser 7.65mm
SN: C6162 German military Mauser bolt action rifle manufactured for the Argentine government. Features blued finish, wood stock & handguard, straight grip, steel buttplate, 29" barrel, military tangent sights, bayonet lug, cleaning rod under barrel, sling swivels, straight bolt handle, manual safety. Bore is good to very good condition, with frosted appearance and strong rifling. Bolt assembly is very good, in the white. Buttplate is polished bare metal with many tiny pits. Remainder of metal parts retain 75% coverage of a dark polished blue, with scratches and dings, some patina on sides of magazine, discolored area on receiver ring where Argentinean crest was removed. Barrel bands have a different coloration, lighter than the almost black color of the barrel. Wood is very good condition with many dents and impacts at butt. Observed numbers match, cartouches on stock visible in several places. No import marks observed. Condition is NRA Fine *** Antique Firearm ***