FM Model 1935 GP/Browning Pistol PD
Designated by the Argentine military as the “Browning Pistol PD.” Licensed from FN and manufactured by FMAP “DM.” Since 1969, Argentina has built about 185,000 of these pistols, some of which have been sold commercially. This 9x19 caliber pistol is marked on the left side of the slide, “FABRICA MILITAR DE ARMAS PORTATILES “D.M.” ROSARIO, D.G.F.M., LICENCIA F N BROWNING, INDUSTRAI ARGENTINA.” Some have been imported for commercial sale.
SUBMACHINE GUNS
Shortly after World War II, Argentina purchased a number of Beretta Model 38A2 directly from Beretta. The Argentine military also used the Sterling Mark 4 and the Sterling Mark 5 (silenced version) purchased directly from Sterling against British forces during the Falkland War. The Argentine Coast Guard purchased HK MP5A2 and MP5A3 guns from Germany.
Argentina has also produced a number of submachine guns of its own design and manufacture. The PAM 1, PAM 2, the FMK series, and the Mems series were, or are, all Argentine submachine guns. It is doubtful if any of these guns were imported into the U.S. prior to 1968 and are therefore not transferable.
RIFLES
In 1879, the Argentine army adopted the Remington Rolling rifle in .43 caliber as its standard issue rifle. This was followed by the Mauser Model 1891 rifle.
The Model 1909 was replaced by the FN FAL series of rifles. This was the standard rifle of the Argentine armed forces. About 150,000 of these rifles have been issued in various configurations and the majority of these were manufactured in Argentina at FMAP “DM” Rosario.
Argentina has also used the U.S. M1 carbine, the Beretta BM59 rifle, and the Steyr SSG sniper rifle.
Remington
Model 1879 Rolling Block
Argentina purchased about 75,000 rifles from Remington in 11.15x58Rmm (.43 Spanish). They have an octagon barrel behind the rear sight, and will be marked “Argentino Modello 1879 EN” on the top flat.
Bayonet for Remington Model 1879
Brass handle. Muzzle ring. Hook quillion. 18.3" single edge blade. Maker marked “W.R. Kirschbaum Solingen” on the ricasso. Other side is marked “RA” (Republica Argentina) Brass tipped leather scabbard. Price range 100 – 200.
Mauser
M1891 Rifle
This rifle was made in Germany with a 29.1" barrel and 5-round magazine. Full stock with straight grip with half-length upper handguard. Rear sight V-notch. Chambered for the 7.65x53mm cartridge. Weight is about 8.8 lbs. Marked with Argentine crest on receiver ring. Most Model 1891 Mauser rifles found in the U.S. will have the Argentine crest ground off the top of the receiver. This was done by Argentina when they were sold as surplus in the 1960s. Many are in excellent condition and were probably never issued. Price for rifle with matching receiver, barrel, bolt, magazine and stock. Deduct 20 percent for mismatch.
Bayonet for 1891 Mauser Rifle
Courtesy Rock Island Auction Company
Add 50 percent for rifles with an intact Argentine crest.
Argentine Model 1891 Rifle • Courtesy Paul S. Scarlata
Bayonet for 1891 Mauser Rifle
Aluminum or brass grips. 15.75" single edge blade. Made in Germany by Weyersburg, Kirschbaum & Co. Solingen; so marked on the ricasso. Argentine crest below “Modelo Argentino 1891” on the other side. Some had the Argentine crest ground off when sold as surplus. Serial number on blade and scabbard. Price range 80-25.
M1891 Carbine
Full stock with straight grip. Front sight protectors and sling loops attached to bottom of stock behind the triggerguard. Turned down bolt. Barrel length is 17.6". Caliber is 7.65x53mm. Weight is about 7.2 lbs. Most 1891 Carbines will have an intact Argentine crest. They were sold after Argentina stopped grinding the crests.
M1891 Engineers Carbine
Same as 1891 carbine with added barrel bands with bayonet lug. Some were imported to the U.S. in the 1990s.
Bayonet for M1891 Engineers Carbine
Brass grips. No barrel ring. Made from shortened M1879 Rolling block bayonets. Price range 250 – 85.
Bayonet for M1891 Engineers Carbine
M1909 Rifle
Based on the German Gew-98 design and fitted with a 29" barrel and tangent rear sight graduated to 2000 meters. Almost full stock with pistol grip. The 5-round magazine fits in a flush box magazine with hinged floor plate. Chambered for the 7.65x53mm cartridge. Weight is about 9 lbs. Some of these rifles were made in Germany and about 85,000 were built in Argentina. Argentine crest on receiver ring. Some 1909s will be found with a ground off crest. Deduct 20 percent for ground crest examples.
Courtesy Rock Island Auction Company
Model 1909 with close-up of receiver ring showing Argentine crest • Courtesy Stoddard Martial collection, Paul Goodwin photo
Cleaning and maintenance of the Argentine Model 1909 • Courtesy Paul S. Scarlata
M1909 Sniper Rifle, without scope
Same as above but with bent bolt and scope. Some telescopes were German-made for the Argentine army.
NOTE: Add $1000 for a sniper rifle with scope and mount.
M1909 Cavalry Carbine
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