This is an excellent example of a pre-war Mauser contract rifle manufactured for the government of Argentina. These are marked on top of the receiver ring with the large Argentina crest and the left side of the receiver is marked "MAUSER MODELO / ARGENTINO 1909", and the receiver side wall is marked "DEUTSCHE WAFFEN UND / MUNITIONSFABRIKEN, BERLIN". The right side of the chamber is marked with the serial number and a proofmark. The tangent rear sight graduates to 2,000 meters and the top of the slide has a small "anchor" proof which may indicate that it belonged to the Argentine Navy. It has the bright polished receiver, bolt and forend/bayonet lug with the remaining parts blue. Mounted with a full one piece nicely figured walnut pistol grip stock and handguard stamped with the matching serial number on the right side at the receiver, oval proof on the right rear and a shield with "AG" in the center on the grip. Complete with a correct cleaning rod. All visible numbers match. Complete with a muzzle/front sight cover.

Excellent with 97% blue finish remaining on the barrel. There is an area behind the front barrel band that is thinning and there is some pin prick type pitting on the forward portion. The bayonet lug/forend has a smooth brown patina. The remaining blue finished parts retain 98% original finish with a few minor scratches on the floor plate. The receiver and bolt handle are beginning to turn gray in areas. The stock is excellent with a few minor dings and scratches. The markings are crisp and clear. The action is excellent.