Minute of Mae: Argentine Mauser 1891

Published on May 15, 2025
Duration: 1:01

This review of the Mauser 1891 highlights its early design as a small bore, smokeless powder, magazine repeating rifle. Key features discussed include its weight, overall length, the balance point of the ammunition, the action's stiffness, the safety mechanism, and the sight variations. The rifle is noted for being advanced at its adoption but quickly surpassed by later Mauser designs.

Quick Summary

The Argentine Mauser 1891 is an early magazine repeating rifle for smokeless powder, weighing 8.8 lb with a 48.6-inch length. It uses the 7.65x53mm Belgian cartridge, features a stiff action without controlled feed, a two-stage trigger with a lump, and a simple flag safety. Sights include a barleycorn front and a V-notch rear.

Chapters

  1. 00:09Mauser 1891 Specs: Weight & Length
  2. 00:14Early Smokeless Powder Rifle Design
  3. 00:18Ammunition: 7.65 Belgian & Balance
  4. 00:29Action & Firing Pin Spring
  5. 00:33No Controlled Feed
  6. 00:35Two-Stage Trigger Pull
  7. 00:39Mauser Flag Safety
  8. 00:41Sights: Double Button Spitzer & Barleycorn
  9. 00:46Recoil & Bolt Hold Open
  10. 00:51Historical Context & Obsolescence

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key physical specifications of the Argentine Mauser 1891 rifle?

The Argentine Mauser 1891 weighs 8.8 pounds and has an overall length of 48.6 inches. It's an early magazine repeating rifle designed for smokeless powder.

What caliber does the Argentine Mauser 1891 use, and how does it affect handling?

It uses the 7.65x53mm Belgian cartridge, which is described as long and dense. Its forward balance point can cause the rifle to tip during handling.

What are the notable features of the Mauser 1891's action and trigger?

The action is stiff due to an aggressive firing pin spring and does not feature controlled feed. The two-stage trigger pull has a distinct lump.

What type of sights are found on the Argentine Mauser 1891?

Sights can vary, but this model is equipped with an updated double button Spitzer rear sight featuring a V-notch, and a barleycorn front sight.

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