Weapon in Possession: Argentine Model 1909/47 Carbine (Rifle) from Old Stock
The Model 1909/47 Mauser Carbine, a slightly modified version of the German Gewehr 1898, was manufactured in 1947. This iconic firearm, produced by Fabrica Militar de Armas Portatiles (FMAP) in Argentina, is a testament to the enduring legacy of the Mauser design.
The Model 1909/47 carbines incorporate functional and safety improvements introduced after 1893, such as the cock-on-open bolt, non-rotating extractor, gas-relief holes, safety lug, stripper-clip-fed, five-shot, double-stack/alternate-feed internal magazine. They also feature the bayonet-mounting modifications adopted in 1926.
The carbines, chambered in 7.65×53 mm Mauser, can still be found in great numbers at gun stores and gun shows across the country. The condition of these pieces is generally excellent, with many maintaining an NRA Excellent (Modern Gun Standards) rating.
The production of the Model 1909/47 Mauser carbine was established by the Direccion General de Fabricaciones Militares (DGFM) at its FMAP in Rosario. The domestic production was delayed by nearly 20 years due to the global economic crisis of the late 1920s. By the time of production, warfare had changed, and there was no longer a need for a military service rifle with a 29" barrel, making the carbine-length barrel of the Model 1909/47 more practical and flexible.
Argentina also ordered 30,000 examples of a cavalry carbine with a 21.9" barrel, a rear-sight assembly with graduations out to 1,400 meters, and a turned-down bolt handle. These were produced at the state-run Domingo Matheu Arsenal.
The Model 1909 Mauser served for half a century in Argentina before it was given up in favor of the FN FAL. Despite being replaced, the Model 1909/47 Mauser Carbine remains a sought-after item among collectors and firearm enthusiasts, with a value of approximately $950.
The Model 1909/47 Mauser Carbine produced by FMAP is similar to the old Model 1909 cavalry carbine made by DWM before World War I. The engagement distances during World War II were much more modest than they had been during the first, making the carbine-length barrel of the Model 1909/47 a more practical choice.
The Argentine Model 1909 Mauser carbines were eventually modified to accept the Model 1891 sword bayonet, but this modification was done after World War I. Between November 1909 and May 1912, Deutsche Waffen-und Munitionsfabriken Aktiengesellschaft delivered 210,000 examples of the new Argentine Mauser, most of which were full-length rifle models equipped with a 29" barrel.
In conclusion, the Model 1909/47 Mauser Carbine is a testament to the enduring legacy of the Mauser design. Its practicality, durability, and historical significance make it a popular choice among collectors and firearm enthusiasts alike.
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