Sometimes ya gotta dig a little harder!

Big Al1

So I'm at my favorite LGS today and find this little gem hidden along the back wall!




Haven't seen an Argentine Carbine this nice in years!! Perfect bore, too!!

CHIRO1989

What is going on with the rear stock, two tone repair?

Wambli Ska

I don’t think I’ve ever seen one in that good shape ever!  Wow 😱

Big Al1

Has a piece spliced in, don't know if it was made that way or a repair, but it looks original. Ariska stocks were made that way to conserve wood.

Freezer

That is a nice pick-up! 7.65 is a fun cartridge to shoot but really expensive. You'll save a lot hand loading for that rifle.

Wambli Ska

I haven’t found the brass I promised you yet.  Might have to wait till I pack for the move, but I think I have Argentine ammo for that gun too.  If I do I’ll send it together.

Big Al1

I also have a 1909 Argentine rifle, so I've a good stash of ammo and components!

My BIL can use the .40-65 brass if you find it. He has a High Wall in 40-65 he shoots at the Quigly Shoot every year,  and shoots his more than I do mine!

After a little more research that's an engineers carbine. They were converted in the early 1930's. The black section on the buttstock was a common arsenal repair for a  busted/cracked toe!

JunkCollector

Nice find AL.
Your Phillips prop rod threw me off for a minute.
Not knowing Mausers well lol

Diver43

Your finds, never cease to amaze me.
I have been through most of the local shops and finds lots of old junk for lots of dollars

Big Al1

Got the little carbine to the range and it's a fun gun! I loaded up some plinker loads, 10 grains of Unique with 174 grain Spitzer, just in case the factory stuff was to potent! Had a good muzzle jump with the factory stuff but the recoil was not bad. Sights must be zeroed for 250 yards 'cause I never hit the target!! Switched to my reloads and I almost had holes touching groups at POA! I'll save the factory stuff for the '09 rifle!

Wambli Ska

Good going!