Argentine 1909 Infantry - Built Yesterday?

[martin08]

There aren't a lot of hundred year old military surplus guns which can look this good.

But the Argentine M1909 is one of them.

Not a lot more to say that the pics won't tell. Enjoy, and thanks for looking.

 

[SKS Ray]

Saw one just like that at a local shop along with a Chilean. Both were mint and if I had room I'd have probably picked them up.

 

[bbarer]

Wow!, looks all original as well nice find!

 

[MAGG]

damn....where do you find all these gems

 

[martin08]

damn....where do you find all these gems

With the correct security clearance, they can be found in my vault.

But seriously, this was just one of a multi-gun auction lot here in Maine. More to come.

 

[NavelOfficer]

Very nice!
FWIW, there was some 7.65 Argentine brass listed on armslist a few days ago. A mix of 7.65 and re-formed TW '06 and what looked to be primed surplus (likely berdan-primed). If you reload, it's very easy to trim .30-06 into 7.65mm.

 

[martin08]

Almost forgot...

... it isn't matching to the gun, but it's almost as pretty.