Original German M1891 Argentine Mauser Rifle by Ludwig Loewe made in 1895 - Matching Serial M 7138 WWI Flip open to display a

Flip open to display a mirror in the lid and a lower lidded compartment to hold the powder sponge

so it probably is from Vz

most likely in Africa

The Lewis became a favorite tool of the British and Canadian "machine gun killer" teams of World War I

Original German M1891 Argentine Mauser Rifle by Ludwig Loewe made in 1895 - Matching Serial M 7138 WWI Flip open to display aOriginal Item: Only one available. This is an very good example of the Model 1891 Argentine Mauser rifle, one of many "export" models made for foreign governments, all based on the Mauser Model 1889. It shows signs of light to moderate use, and really looks great! This example, like all of the Argentine Mausers made before the end of 1897, was made by the renowned Company LUDWIG LOEWE of BERLIN, which from 1887 onward was actually part owner of Mauser