The 1909 Arg.long rifles were around $100.00 ea. about 1980. I was attracted to them because of the crest . There was some that were damaged and pitted bad that you could get for 10 dollars. My 1909 Engineers carbine with the heavyfront sight protector is 30 06 but the barrel obviously has not been changed. I think there were a few of these. Some of the South American Mausers were converted to 308 NATO but the bolts though straight handled were mismatched during the process.I figure the Germans ,before WW I were selling these rifles to attract themselves allies because they are so nice. They were big down in South America in those days and some of their battleships could go down there take on coal and hide before radar.
Last edited by Malcolm; 11/28/22.
