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ARGENTINA

Argentine Military Conflicts, 1870-Present

During the latter part of the 19th century Argentina suffered from political instability and military coups. This instability continued into the 20th century. Argentina adopted a pre-Axis neutrality during World War II and finally entered the war on the Allied side in 1945. With a military coup in 1944 Colonel Juan Peron rose to power and implemented a popular dictatorship. The subsequent 30 years saw Peron and his wives come and go in power with the eventual coup in 1976 that led to a repressive military junta led by General Galteri. In 1982, Argentina occupied the Falkland Islands and was defeated by the British in the war that followed. The balance of its 20th century history is marked by economic difficulties and austerity measures.

NOTE: Argentina manufactures most of its small arms in government factories located in different locations around the country. This factory is known as the Fabrica Militar de Armas Portatiles “Domingo Matheu” (FMAP “DM”). It is located in Rosario.

HANDGUNS

Argentina used a small number of Star selective fire pistols for its special forces. See Spain, Handguns, Star Model M.

Steyr Mannlicher Model 1905

A semi-automatic pistol chambered in 7.65mm Mannlicher. It has a six inch barrel. Made in Austria by Waffenfabrik Steyr. The first self loading pistol used by the Argentine military. Manufactured with the Argentine crest on the left side of the frame cover. The crest was ground off the pistols sold as surplus in the 1960s. Frequently found in excellent condition, these pistols saw little use.

NOTE: Add 100 percent for pistols with intact Argentine crest.

Argentine D.G.F.M. (Colt 1911A1 type)

(Direccion General de Fabricaciones Militares) made at the F.M.A.P. (Fabrica Militar de Arms Portatiles (Military Factory of Small Arms)) Licensed copies SN 24,000 to 112,494 (Parts are generally interchangeable with those of the Colt 1911A1. Most pistols were marked “D.G.F.M. - (F.M.A.P.).” Late pistols were marked FM within a cartouche on the right side of the slide. These pistols are found both with and without import markings, often in excellent condition, currently more often in refinished condition, and with a seemingly endless variety of slide markings. None of these variations have yet achieved any particular collector status or distinction, unless “New In Box.” A NIB DGFM recently sold at auction for $1200. Price for pistol with matching frame, slide and barrel. Deduct 20 percent for mismatch.

Argentine D.G.F.M., left view (top); right view (bottom) • Courtesy Karl Karash collection

Argentine Made Ballester Molina

Unlicensed, Argentine redesigned versions (parts are NOT interchangeable with Colt except for the barrel and magazine). These pistols are found both with and without import markings. Pistols without import markings usually have a “B” prefix number stamped on the left rear part of the mainspring housing and are often in Excellent to New original condition. The vast majority of currently available pistols are found in excellent but refinished condition. Refinished = Fair – Good pricing. Some Ballester Molinas were aquired by Great Britain during WWII and might bear “Not English Make” and other English proof marks. Add 50 percent for English marked pistols. Ballester Rigaud was another Argentine manufactuer; not as common as Ballester Molina. Add 10 percent for Ballester Rigaud made pistols.

Argentine Hi-Power • Courtesy Blake Stevens, from The Browning High-Power Automatic Pistol, Stevens

Courtesy Karl Karash collection

FN Model 1935 GP

Postwar contract production for Argentine military and police. Argentine crest on top of slide. Produced before licensed production by FM in Argentina was begun in 1969. Some were imported to U.S. in the early 1990s. Frequently found in well-used condition; many were refinished in Argentina. Price for pistol with matching frame, slide and barrel. Deduct 20 percent for mismatch. Refinished = Fair – Good price.

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

Built by the German company DWM and Argentine companies as well. This 7.65x53mm rifle has a full-length stock with straight grip and 21.5" barrel. Upper handguard is 2/3 length. Bayonet fittings. Weight is about 8.5 lbs. About 19,000 of these carbines were produced in Argentina between 1947 and 1959.

M1909 Mountain Carbine

Sometimes referred to as the Engineers model. This is a cut down Model 1909 rifle with 21.25" barrel with bayonet lug. Rear sight graduated to 1400 meters. Weight is about 8.5 lbs.

Bayonet for Argentine 1909 Mauser Rifle and Carbine

Wood grips. 15.75” single edge blade. Maker marked on the ricasso “Weyersburg, Kirschbaum & Co. Solingen” or domestically made by “FABRICA MILITAR DE ARMAS PORTATILES”. Argentine crest below “Modelo Argentino 1909” on the opposite side. Might be found with a ground crest. Serial number on blade and scabbard. Price range 90 – 35.

Bayonet for Argentine 1901 Mauser

Model 49 built for Argentina • Courtesy Stoddard Martial collection, Paul Goodwin photo

FN FAL (Argentine Manufacture)

A number of these have been imported into the U.S. in semi-automatic configuration. Marked, “FABRICA MILITAR DE ARMAS PORTATILES-ROSARIO, INDUSTRAI ARGENTINA.”

FN Model 1949

Semi-automatic rifle sold to Argentina after WWII. Argentine crest on receiver. Originally, it was chambered for the 7.65x53mm Mauser cartridge and had a fixed 10 round magazine. Later, nearly all were converted for the Argentine navy. These will be marked “ARA.” A new 7.62x51 Nato/.308 barrel was installed and a detachable magazine system was added. The magazines held 20 rounds and were unique to the design. Some Argentine Navy FN 1949s were imported to the U.S. in the 1990's and the magazines were shortened to 10 rounds to comply with the 1994 "Assault weapon" law. After this law expired in 2004, some unaltered 20 round magazines appeared on the market.

FN 1949 rifle, original configuration, in

7.65x53mm with fixed magazine. Very rare.

Bayonet for Argentine FN 1949

Wood handle. 9.25" double edge blade. No makers mark. Navy version is marked “ARA” See listing under Belgium, Rifles for an image. Price range 80 – 35.

SHOTGUNS

Mossberg Model 500

In 1976, the Argentine navy acquired the Mossberg Model 500 in 12 gauge. It is unknown if any Argentine contract guns have ever been sold on the U.S. market. Price assumes an original Argentine contract example.

MACHINE GUNS

The Argentine military has used a wide variety of machine guns from various sources. Obsolete guns include the Browning Model 1917 water-cooled gun. More current machine guns are the Browning .50 caliber M2 HB, the FN MAG, the French AAT-52, and the MG3.

Argentine Maxim Model 1895

This gun was sold to Argentina from both British and German sources. Standard pattern early Maxim gun with smooth brass water jacket and brass feed plates. Most likely chambered for the 7.65x53mm Mauser cartridge. Rate of fire was about 400 rounds per minute. Weight of the gun was approximately 60 lbs. Marked in Spanish on the receiver as well as the country of manufacture.

NOTE: According to Dolf Goldsmith, author of The Devil’s Paintbrush, some 55 of these guns are in private hands in the U.S.

Pre-1968 (Rare)

Exc.	V.G.	Fair
40000	35000	30000

Pre-1986 manufacture with new side plate

Exc.	V.G.	Fair
28000	25000	20000

British Maxim Nordenfelt M1895 in 7.65mm • Courtesy private NFA collection, Paul Goodwin photo