Argentina's Slightly French Model 1909 SOM Sniper
This video delves into Argentina's unique Model 1909 SOM Sniper rifle, a fascinating piece of firearms history. Argentina, an early adopter of Mauser rifles, introduced the Model 1909 and in 1913, acquired 500 French SOM telescopic sights for sniper configurations. Notably, these scopes were mounted on cavalry carbines rather than standard infantry rifles. The 3x fixed power SOM scopes featured a mounting system reminiscent of late WWI French Lebel rifle mounts, suggesting French influence or design. The video highlights the rarity of finding a complete matching set, including the rifle, mounts, scope, and its case.













