would like to learn about these guns. I think the caliber is 7.62. a relative of mine has bought one with matching numbers. It is a neat gun. If you have any info I would appreciate any info.
Many believe the 7.65 Mauser was the best caliber that any Mauser was chambered in. The ballistics of the 7.65 x 53 are almost identical to the 7.62 x 51 Nato round.
What make is that ammo?
I was checking out an 1891 Argentine Mauser at a big gun store a decade ago, the only ammo he had, and he had lots of ammo, for that Mauser was by Norma and it was $35 a box!
I have two 1891's- a short carbine and a sporterized rifle. They are both in cal. 7.65x53mm (.311" dia.), which is ballistically right in between the .308 and the .30-06. Ammo is more available today than ever. I paid $23.50/box some 25 years ago!:barf: Now, reloading gets me about 2700 fps from a 150 gr. Speer over a charge of IMR 4895. They're both great guns. Picking a new addition needs to include close inspection of the bore for wear and fouling from old corrosive ammo. Most smiths will not build rifles on the weaker '91 action with so many of the '98's still available. It's a real shame, as the bolt throw is much shorter and twice as slick. -7-
Interestingly, the Belgium 7.65X54 is actually the same caliber but one nation calls it a 54 the other a 53.
They are certainly well made guns and if in decent shape a good buy.
A rare Argentine 1909 sniper will be considerably more expensive to say the least but they are extra sweet!!
When converting 3006 cases I recommend Lake City match as first choice.
It is softer and therefore more pliable holding up well.
I find Federal to be another good one to convert but LC regular and any other more brittle makes should be avoided as they only last 3-4 firings before they start to split and converting them is too much work to get that little reward, IMO
i had a 1891. i sold it a few months ago while i was getting sks's. wish i hadnt now. im wanting anouther one how much do these sell for now? i want both the 1891 and the 1909. they are 7.65 argentine. these rifles can easily shoot 2'' groups at 100 yards.