Original German Made M1891 Argentine Mauser Cavalry Carbine by Ludwig Loewe Serial A 6799 with Intact Crest and Repaired Stock - Made in 1895 Military Equipment Early Type 30 bayonets usually

Early Type 30 bayonets usually sported a hooked quillon guard that gave it a distinct look

Along the Texas border regions firearms were often scarce

The material of the armor could be due to the limited supply of iron and some used plates made from oyster shells

but does show very minor wear from age and use

Original German Made M1891 Argentine Mauser Cavalry Carbine by Ludwig Loewe Serial A 6799 with Intact Crest and Repaired Stock - Made in 1895 Military Equipment Early Type 30 bayonets usuallyOriginal Item: Only one available. This is an excellent example of the Model 1891 Argentine Mauser carbine, one of many "export" models made for foreign governments, all based on the Mauser Model 1889. A lovely example that looks to have seen a good amount of service but was well cared for. These carbines were used by the Argentine Cavalry, known as Granaderos a Caballos (Horse Grenadiers). This example, like all of the Argentine Mausers made before