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I need help identifying old Mauser please

jxgunnet
I have an old Mauser that I can't seem to identify when and where it was made. I believe is in the date range of 1888 thru 1891 based on my limited knowledge. It is either a 7.65 or a 7.92 caliber bolt action. It has a carbine length barrel, about 23". The serial number is 0193. The rear sight is very unusual, almost an upside down rowboat shape, for lack of a better description. There are some symbols stamped on the gun as well. One is a letter "R", another is two hands shaking hands, another is a "+" sign like red cross, and another is kind of like a stocking cap. The stock runs almost to the end of the barrel, about 2-3 inches short of the end. The magazine "fits" in line with the trigger-guard. I can send someone a picture if necessary. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
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  • p3skyking
    South American, Argi maybe. 7.65 or 7mm. Probably made by Ludwig Loewe or DWM. Easy way to get exact match is search "Mauser" on GB auctions till you find it.

    Best,
    Mike

    A man who starts imagining that others think good because he does is simply out of his mind
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  • rufe-snow
    As p3skyking said, sounds as if you have a 1891 Argentine carbine. Although the Argentine carbines had barrels shorter then 23", perhaps it's a cut-down rifle. The "Two Shaking Hands" are part of the "National Arms"that appear on most Argentine Mausers. The "Stocking Cap" is also another common symbol.

    Got the following pictures from Mike Kerrigan's excellent site www.oldrifles.com, believe the first rifle is similar to the one you have.


    http://oldrifles.com/argentina.htm
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  • jxgunnet
    Thank you both very much for the info. This helps a lot! Any idea as to what this model is worth in good to excellent condition?
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  • rufe-snow
    I've been reviewing my references, regarding your initial post. You mention the rear sight appears to be a "shaped like a upside down rowboat". That seems to describe what the Germans ( who made the rifle ) called a "LANGE" sight. This was only found on the Infantry Rifle that had a 29" barrel.
    If your rifle has a barrel shorter then that, its been cut down or sporterized. Unfortunately this ruins the collecters value. Your rifle would not be worth a great deal of money.
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