Now thats a pimp little Mauser…
Above is a Villista revolutionary c. about 1914. with Mauser cavalry carbine. The much shorter 1891 style rifle is very different from the standard 1910 Model Mauser. Note the short international-style stock, cavalry ring on the butt-stock, and turned-downed bolt. As far as I can tell, the Mexican military didn’t issue this style carbine, but it was popular with other Latin American armies such as those of Argentina. Still, great gun, but with a full-sized round and 36-inch (ish) overall length, the muzzle blast and kick of that mule is sure to take the smile off this Villista’s face.