Peruvian Mauser M1909 29” 7.65x53mm Rifle, Quillback Bayonet, 1910s C&R

SOLD FOR: $1,785.00

LSB#: LSB250527BS007

Make: Waffenfabrik Mauser, Oberndorf A/N Germany

Model: 1909 Infantry Rifle

Serial Number: 19190

Year of Manufacture: 1910 – 1914

Caliber: 7.65x53mm Argentine

Action Type: Bolt action, internal 5 round magazine. 

Markings: The top of the receiver is marked with a Peruvian crest and, “MAUSER ORIGINAL”. The left side of the receiver is marked with two small proofs and, “19190 / WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER-OBERNDORF A/N MODELO 1909” All serialized parts are matched to the receiver. The side of the stock has a Mauser banner. There are several small proofs throughout. The bayonet is marked, “24145 / SIMSON SUHL”. The scabbard is matched. There is a Peruvian crest on the pommel.

Barrel Length: 29”.

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a triangular post dovetailed to a raised base. The rear sight is Lange Vizier roller coaster sight marked out to 20.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a two piece wood with a forend cap w/ parade hook, barrel band w/  sling loop, through bolt, straight wrist, sling loop, straight comb, with a steel buttplate. There are light handling marks throughout. There are no cracks, but there are some tiny chips throughout. The LOP is 13” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. Overall this stock rates at an Very Good to Excellent condition.

Type of Finish: Blued, In the white.

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is gray and the rifling is pronounced. There is moderate erosion in the bore with heavy stubborn fouling. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates at a 7/10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 96% of its metal finish. There are light handling marks and thinning throughout. The action has light wear with thick grease throughout. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good to Excellent condition. The bayonet is in Excellent 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: Sling, M1909 Peruvian Quillback bayonet.

Our Assessment: The Peruvian Model 1909 Mauser is one of the finest export rifles ever produced by the Mauser Oberndorf factory in Germany, based on the proven German Gewehr 98 platform but tailored to the specific needs of the Peruvian military. Chambered in 7.65x53mm Argentine, the M1909 combined German precision manufacturing with South American military tradition. These rifles are renowned for their exceptional fit and finish, and many were issued with distinctive features like the Lange Vizier “roller coaster” sight and parade-style hardware, including bayonet lugs and hooks for ceremonial attachments. This example, serial number 19190, was manufactured between 1910 and 1914 and remains in remarkably well-preserved condition. All serialized parts are matching to the receiver, including the bolt and stock, which bears a crisp Mauser banner on the right side. The rifle retains about 96% of its blue and in-the-white finish, with only light thinning and minor handling wear. The stock shows only minor pressure marks and tiny chips but no cracks, rating Very Good to Excellent overall. The bore, though gray with some erosion and stubborn fouling, retains strong rifling and rates a respectable 7/10, which is typical of black powder-era ammunition use. The rifle is accompanied by a proper M1909 Peruvian quillback bayonet manufactured by Simson of Suhl, a rare and correct accessory that matches the rifle’s presentation perfectly. The bayonet and scabbard are serial-matched and in excellent condition, further elevating this ensemble’s collectibility.

Whether you are a Mauser enthusiast, a student of South American military history, or a collector of turn-of-the-century export rifles, this Peruvian M1909 stands as a superb example. With matching numbers, a high degree of finish remaining, and the original bayonet included, this rifle is as complete as they come and reflects the pinnacle of Mauser export quality during Germany’s golden era of arms production.