The Argentine Mauser Model 1909 was produced in two primary carbine variations: the Cavalry Carbine and the Mountain/Engineer Carbine. Both are valued for the same high build quality and smooth action as the full-size rifle.
Argentine Mauser Model 1909 Carbine Variations
Cavalry Carbine: This variant featured a full-length "Mannlicher" style stock that ran nearly the entire length of the barrel, a straight wrist stock, and a nose cap with protective "ears" for the front sight. It was designed to be more compact for mounted troops.
Mountain/Engineer Carbine: Also referred to as a "short rifle," this version had a more standard half-length handguard and stock configuration, similar to a shortened infantry rifle. Early DWM production models (6,000 to 10,000 total) lacked a bayonet lug, but later FMAP-produced versions (Model 1909/47) incorporated a bayonet lug and other modifications.
Argentine Mauser Model 1909 Carbine Variations
Cavalry Carbine: This variant featured a full-length "Mannlicher" style stock that ran nearly the entire length of the barrel, a straight wrist stock, and a nose cap with protective "ears" for the front sight. It was designed to be more compact for mounted troops.
Mountain/Engineer Carbine: Also referred to as a "short rifle," this version had a more standard half-length handguard and stock configuration, similar to a shortened infantry rifle. Early DWM production models (6,000 to 10,000 total) lacked a bayonet lug, but later FMAP-produced versions (Model 1909/47) incorporated a bayonet lug and other modifications.
Argentine Mauser 1909 Carbine, Cavalry and Engineer barrels.
Argentine Mauser 1909 Carbine bayonet lug.
Cavalry and Engineers front sights.
Nose cap.
Rear sight.
1909 Carbine hand guard.
