Original German Made Model 1891 Argentine Mauser Carbine by D.W.M. with Intact Crest - dated 1898 Spanish Helmets so was probably first issued

so was probably first issued to a front line regiment

The lock currently needs adjustment and will not hold at cock

but because of wear

though it is a bit simplified

The helmet still has the original correct black patent leather chinstrap

Original German Made Model 1891 Argentine Mauser Carbine by D.W.M. with Intact Crest - dated 1898 Spanish Helmets so was probably first issuedOriginal Item: Only one available. This is a very nice example of the Model 1891 Argentine Mauser rifle, one of many "export" models made for foreign governments, all based on the Mauser Model 1889. After the Mauser brothers finished work on the Model 71 84 for Germany in 1880, the design team set out to create a small caliber repeater that used smokeless powder. Because of setbacks brought on by Wilhelm Mauser's death, they failed to have the design