DWM Argentine Mauser M1909 29” 7.65mm Bolt Action Sniper Rifle, C&R

SOLD FOR: $3,602.99

LSB#: LSB260610BS007

Make: Deutsche Waffen-Und Munitionsfabriken (DWM), Berlin Germany

Model: 1909 Sniper

Serial Number: G 9955

Year of Manufacture: Post-1909 / C&R

Caliber: 7.65x53mm

Action Type: Bolt action, internal 5 round magazine. 

Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked, “MAUSER MODELO ARGENTINO 1909 / DEUTSCHE WAFFEN-UND MUNITIONSFABRIKEN BERLIN” The right side of the receiver is marked, “G 9955” All parts are serial matched including the cleaning rod. There are various small Argentine proofs throughout. The top of the scope is is marked, “NEDINSCO S Gravenhage Systeem CARL ZEISS JENA / 29214 / 4X 30,8”

Barrel Length: 29”.

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a barleycorn blade set into a knurled ramped base. The rear sight is a V-notch tangent escalator assembly marked out to 20. The top of the receiver has Argentinien-Montage scope base with a 4x Nedinsco Carl Zeiss affixed to it. The scope is in good condition.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a two piece wood set with a forend cap / auxiliary bayonet lug & cleaning rod, barrel band with sling loop, through bolt, semi-pistol grip, straight comb, sling loop, and steel buttplate. There are light scratches and pressure dents throughout. There are a few chips, there are no cracks. But there is a repair at the bottom. The LOP is 13” Overall this stock set rates at a Very Good condition as refinished.

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Refinished

Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright and the rifling is sharp. There is light to erosion in the bore with some light stubborn fouling and faint erosion. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates at 9/10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 60% of its metal finish. There is patina, moderate thinning, and wear throughout. There are light rust freckles throughout. The action has moderate wear. The screw heads are light to moderately tooled. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Muzzle tampion.

Our Assessment: The Argentine Model 1909 was one of the finest military Mauser rifles of its era, manufactured by DWM in Berlin for Argentina and built around the exceptionally strong Gewehr 98-pattern action. Chambered for the 7.65x53mm Argentine cartridge, the Model 1909 was renowned for its excellent machining, smooth action, and high standard of finish. A limited number were selected for sniper use and equipped with specialized over-the-bore scope mounts and European optics. This authentic sniper example retains its proper long 29″ barrel, matching serialized components, original military configuration, and Nedinsco/Carl Zeiss 4×30.8 optic mounted in the distinctive Argentine sniper system. This rifle remains in Very Good condition as refinished, retaining approximately 60% of its metal finish. The exterior shows moderate thinning, wear, patina, and scattered light rust freckling, while the action exhibits moderate operational wear. The screw heads range from lightly to moderately tooled and the markings remain clear. The refinished stock shows light scratches, pressure dents, several small chips, and a repaired area along the bottom but no active cracks, rating in Very Good condition. The bore is semi-bright with sharp rifling and shows only faint erosion with light stubborn fouling, rating 9/10 in this writer’s opinion. Particularly noteworthy is the rifle’s matching serialized condition, including the cleaning rod. Mechanically, the action functions correctly.

For collectors of military Mausers and early sniper systems, an authentic Argentine Model 1909 sniper is a scarce and highly desirable variation. The purpose-built sniper configuration, matching components, Nedinsco/Carl Zeiss optic, distinctive Argentine over-the-bore mount, long 29″ barrel, and original 7.65x53mm chambering give this rifle substantial historical and collector significance. Although the rifle has been refinished and the stock shows an old repair, those condition considerations are outweighed by the rarity and completeness of the authentic sniper configuration. This is an important and seldom-encountered Argentine military precision rifle with strong appeal to advanced Mauser and sniper-rifle collectors. -R.E.