DWM Argentine Mauser M1909 29” Barrel 7.65mm Bolt Action Rifle, C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,085.00
LSB#: LSB251220TO040
Make: Deutsche Waffen-Und Munitionsfabriken (DWM), Berlin Germany
Model: 1909
Serial Number: P 4979
Year of Manufacture: Post-1909 / C&R
Caliber: 7.65x53mm
Action Type: Bolt action, internal 5 round magazine.
Markings: The top of the receiver has an Argentine crest. 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, “P 4979”. All serialized parts are matched. There are various small proofs throughout. The bayonet is marked with the maker/Argentine crest along with the serial number, “P2656”.
Barrel Length: 29”.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a barleycorn post set atop a sight base. The rear sight is a V-notched sliding escalator assembly marked out to 20.
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 wrist, straight comb, sling loop, and steel buttplate. There are moderate pressure dents and scratches throughout. There are no cracks, but there are several small chips. The LOP is 12.9” Overall this stock set rates at about Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blued, In The White
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is little to no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates at a 9.75/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 94% of its metal finish. There is faint thinning with scratches and nicks throughout. The forend cap has moderate thinning and patina. The action has light wear. The bayonet lug and receiver have light patina. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tooled with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good condition. The bayonet and scabbard have light wear and patina, the markings are clear. The leather frog is lightly worn. Overall the bayonet is in Very Goods 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: Bayonet, leather sling.
Our Assessment: This Argentine Model 1909 Mauser was manufactured by Deutsche Waffen-Und Munitionsfabriken in Berlin as part of Argentina’s early 20th century modernization of its military rifle inventory. Built on the Mauser 98 action, the Modelo 1909 is widely regarded as one of the finest commercial-contract Mauser rifles produced prior to the First World War. The receiver ring displays the Argentine national crest above the “MAUSER MODELO ARGENTINO 1909” designation, while the left side of the receiver bears the DWM manufacturer marking. With its 29 inch barrel, tangent rear sight graduated to 2000 meters, and full-length military stock with auxiliary bayonet lug and cleaning rod, the rifle reflects the high-quality craftsmanship typical of pre-war Mauser contract rifles. This rifle is chambered in 7.65x53mm Mauser, the cartridge adopted by Argentina in the late 19th century and known for its flat trajectory and effective service performance. The bore is bright with sharp rifling and little to no visible erosion, earning a rating of 9.75 out of 10. The rifle retains approximately 94 percent of its original metal finish with light thinning, scattered scratches, and small areas of patina visible on the receiver and hardware. The two-piece wood stock shows moderate handling wear including dents and scratches along with several small chips, placing it in Very Good overall condition.
This rifle’s action functions correctly and cycles smoothly. All serialized components remain matching and the receiver markings including the Argentine crest remain clear and well defined. The rifle is accompanied by a matching-pattern Argentine bayonet marked with its own serial number and crest along with its scabbard and leather frog, which show light wear and patina but remain in Very Good condition. Overall, this Argentine Model 1909 stands as a well-preserved example of a classic DWM contract Mauser, combining matching numbers, a strong bore, and original military accessories. -R.E.