Videos tagged with 1891 Argentine Mauser

This video focuses on the 1891 Argentine Mauser rifle, detailing its historical origins and significance. The description highlights its development as a replacement for older rifles and its manufacture by prominent German arms companies. It also mentions the caliber used and its continued service with the Argentine Police well into the 1960s, providing context for this classic military firearm.

This video demonstrates a technique for mounting the handguard on an 1891 Argentine Mauser rifle. The description highlights the use of the center conductor of RG6 coaxial cable as a suitable and readily available tool for the task. It emphasizes that excessive force is not required, suggesting that a few turns of the tool are sufficient to secure the handguard properly.

This video details an expert-level repair of a chipped 'toe' on an 1891 Argentine Mauser stock, performed by Mark Novak. The technique emphasizes meticulous wood grain matching, precise surface preparation, and the use of Acraglas gel for bonding. A key reinforcement step involves inlaying a 'dog bone' fastener to prevent recurrence. The final finishing ensures the repair is nearly invisible, showcasing advanced gunsmithing skills.

This review details the Peruvian Navy's 1891 Mauser carbine, a conversion of an Argentine 1891 Mauser rifle. The carbine features a unique history, likely acquired by Peru from Argentina in 1901 as a strategic move. The conversion to carbine configuration occurred in the 1930s, incorporating features like a bent bolt handle and a distinctive 5-round single-stack magazine. The rifle showcases original Argentine markings, Peruvian crests, and Belgian FN replacement barrel proof marks.

The 1891 Argentine Mauser, chambered in 7.65x53mm, demonstrates impressive accuracy at 600 yards using iron sights, despite challenges with wind and sight picture clarity. Simple field expedients like blackening the rear sight notch with a Sharpie significantly improve usability. The rifle proves to be a consistent and capable shooter, even after a century.