![]() For a more complete and detailed evaluation of the rifle, a physical exam and probably a disassembly would be required. I am not at home as I write this and do not have access to my data files but this one is not known to me.įrom your description and photos it is impossible to tell you anymore. I am at a lost to identify the Mfr’s mark on the wing safety, the triangle in a circle. The bolt and the receiver are a mis-match as indicated in the photo UNLESS The receiver was stripped (ground) and the bolt markings were left intact. It is also a symbol for the La Guardia Civil. Stamped on the top of the receiver is, a Spanish 'Falangist' crest, a fascist symbol which depicts a fasces (a bundle sticks with an axe head) crossed with a sword. I would like to see this rifle and determine if, as reported and I suspect, it is indeed a 7X57. Spanish Model 1916 short rifle Rifle has a wood frame with a steel barrel and action. There is nothing on top of the receiver (no crest of any type). These rifles were most often issued to the Guardia Civil and many of them were again rebuilt and modified to fire the 7.62 NATO round. Its definitely a Model 1916 as it has the thumb cutout in the left receive rail, the oval vent hole on the left side of the breech, and the turned-down bolt handle. This is evidenced by the 4 digit S/N with no letter prefix, these rifles were re-serialed when they were "scrubbed", rather than retaining the original 1893 or 1895 serial numbers. I think what you have is a Modelo 1916 Spanish Mauser, most likely made by Oviedo. ![]()
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