John wall says this sling is for a 1916 spanish mauser. Good condition no cracks in stock bluing is weak in spots but no rust. In summary, i dont recommend the rifle but samco has been very good about it so far. No sn on the bolt or any other parts, no other markings. No other work on mausers contains more details and models of this ubiquitous riflefrom the early black powder models to the mauser 98 and beyond. That said, the 1916 spanish mauser is useable with low pressure cartridges only. Concert management announce for the 19161917 season numerically. There were almost no rifles produced from 1917 through 1920, then from 1921 through 1928, the production rate was about 2 3 500 rifles per year, about 0 more annually. An interesting side story here is the spanish american war, where u. The definitive book on the subject, mauser military rifles of the world, 5th edition, is the masterwork of robert ball, the worlds foremost authority on mauser rifles. Full text of the musical blue book of america, 1915 recording in. This book covers the classic line of fn military mauser rifles and carbines. This is a hand guard from a 1916 spanish mauser carbine. Pretty sure its for a long rifle but i could be wrong.
The following information on spanish mauser model 1893 comes from chapter 19 of mauser rifles and pistols by w. I bought this as a gamble, and so far i would say it hasnt paid off. The german army used the mauser m98 as a sniper rifle in both wwi and wwii without any modification except from the scope. Nov 30, 2008 but lets face it, the 1916 spanish is a smallish, short barreled rifle chambered for a powerful cartridge. From what i find on the web, i am assuming that this is a. Sep 23, 2016 i am back again with the 1916 spanish mauser. Crossed sword and fasces crest of spanish civil guard remains on receiver. The stock has an oviedo cartouche mark which i believes has a date of 1926. There were almost no rifles produced from 1917 through 1920, then from 1921 through 1928, the production rate was about 2 3 500 rifles per year, about 0 more.
My 16 in nam had a blue triangle and 199 in white paint on the buttstock. We must wait for a copy from your dealer before we can ship to them. The rifle has a scrubbed receiver, all matching serial numbers except for the bolt but does show signs of previous serial numbers on the stock and hinged floor plate. Before that the model 1943s were all in 8x57 and the 1916 were still in 7x57, the same with the original fr7s. Jan 02, 2016 7mm mauser is one of the better hunting cal for medium sized game deer. I detail more problems i have found and problems i have repaired so far. Apr 03, 2017 any number or symbol painted on a military stock is usually a rack number. The item spanish mauser m1893 m93 1916 1943 yugo m24 2447 natural leather rifle sling is in sale since thursday, march 12, 2015. The graph on the left shows two different production periods. A small collection of railway memorabilia including accident reports, 1916. The mauser model 1893 is a boltaction rifle commonly referred to as the spanish mauser, though the model was adopted by other countries in other calibers, most notably the ottoman empire. Here is a small ring spanish m1916 mauser, german production. Looking for almost sword length so when it sits next to the mosin, its close in size.
If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Ive been looking around for a 7mm cleaning rod to fit in the stock. The bolt is more than likely an intermediate ring action. The wood is unsanded and good other than some gouges. All the sns match, bore is good, stock finish is pretty thin with a lot of nearly bare wood, not too many major dingsscratches in the wood, some. The good news is that it is matching numbers, the only mods to it are that the stock was cut off half way down the barrel, and the upper is missing with the barrel bands, and it was apparently painted at one time with black spray paint. I am aware of concerns regarding this action handling full strength 7. Stock for 1916 spanish mauser mississippi gun owners.
The m1893 was based on the experimental m1892 rifle, which paul mauser developed for the spanish army as part of a program to correct deficiencies in the earlier 1889, 1890, and 1891 series of mauser rifles. The good news is that it is matching numbers, the only mods to it are that the stock was cut off half way down the barrel, and the upper is missing with the barrel bands, and it was apparently painted at. Spanish oviedo model 1916 1928 dated standard spanish. Like the ones pictured, all are in good used condition. According to blue book of gun values author, dennis russel, this 2nd generation. But the three hot tickets for the spanish mauser are the. According to the seller these are republican made in 193738. For sale, what ive been told is a 1916 spanish mauser.
Makes it easier for a company armorer to issue a rifle quickly. May 12, 2010 the 1916 seems like an ideal platform. Spanish oviedo mauser unmarked converted to 308 ammo. Spanish m1916 guardia civil gun and game the friendliest. I am trained to use it since it still was in the military inventory those days. Parents as well as teachers ike musical blue book corporation 105 west 40tli. Proud new owner of a spanish 1916 civil guard mauser rebarrelled into 7. Scope mount for model 1916 spanish 308 if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. The regular blue book includes post1898 arms, so perhaps that justifies the cutoff date. An interesting side story here is the spanishamerican war, where u. Trigger guard wo floorplate, hinged type, catch in guard, used. Spanish model 1942 steel helmet militaria warstuff antique collectors, military uniforms, cloth. Manufactured at famous oviedo factory in spain for the spanish army. A contemporary goebel green glazed dinner service, spanish porcelain bird vase and.
The actions were spanish made mausers and, for me at least, there were better mauser actions available. Its missing both the front and rear sights, the long receivermagazine bolt. Spanish oviedo model 1916 1928 dated standard spanish military rifle 7 mm mauser model 1916 7mm mauser 7x57mm 14716615 picture 10 buyer tip. Get the best deals on original spanishamerican war period items 18981902 when you shop the. And as far as mausers go, spanish steelcase hardening has always been suspect. Quite different guard and pommel than my yugo mauser bayonet it wont fit the standard m98 rifles, just the earlier small ring mauser. About 2,000 of the rebel infantry have the best mauser rifles, most of them captured from. Mauser argentine contract model 1909 bolt action rifle with bayonet awesome guns, cool guns. Well, i just baught a 1916 7mm spanish masuer which some of you will know ive been pining for one for some time.
I really think the the roller coaster sights are neat and the 7mm mauser round is pleasure to shoot. Stock has wear but no bare wood, some pitting on the barrel under the handguard max depth of 332. Spanish m1916 guardia civil discussion in the powder keg started by big dog, dec 2, 2006. Pretty nice bore, and all matching except the safety. Hello, picked up a 1916 spanish mauser and would appreciate any comments on the rifle. The stock is being used in a project that does not involve this hand guard, thus it is for sale. The only time a military mauser is a bargain, is if you can do much of the work to sporterize it yourself. The first rifle was delivered within 2 days from order to my ffl. July 1916 35 pages 3 and a page article on the heat treating process. The spanish arsenal rebuilt them in 1916 and shortened them to carbine length.
Mauser 1895 spanish short rifle 1916 2nd pattern parts. The blue triangle was the battalions company c and the 199 happened to be the number of the rifle. Olson,ludwig, mauser bolt rifles 3rd edition, 1988 walter, john, the german rifle, arms and armour press london. Spanish mauser model 1916 leather sling liberty tree collectors. The table below consists of serial numbers that have been reported to me or that i have observed. I know these are not exactly the cream of the crop, but at least i wont worry to much should i have an issue. Payment must by received within 7 days or the item will be relisted. Early production was made, allegedly, on the original machinery. The plate section in the middle of the book shows the cast of spies. Here is the ammo that will make for a nice day at the range with a 1916 spanish mauser. The 1916 spanish mauser was originally built as a 7mm long barreled 1893 mauser. I will be using a cartridge with equal or less psi than the 7x57 cartridge that it was originally chambered for.
Non corrosive, made in germany, milsurp from the 90s. And the last of the rifles, a spanish 1893 pattern long rifle. From 1896 to 1916, the production rate was about 500 riflesyear. Mauser rifles and pistols is also available to purchase in print. Oh well, i will see how much better i can make it as it cant get much worse. Loaded to nato pressures, you step just beyond the venerable. William francis mannix and the long history of faked news. Last but not least, this particular 1916 balks at feeding 7. Manufactured at famous oviedo facotry in spain for the spanish army. A collection of jewellery comprising a victorian brooch, a pair of turquoise set. My understanding it is a shorten version of the m1893.
Spanish mauser 1893, model 1922, model 1924, model 1930, and variants. Revisit of 1916 spanish mauser more repair and fix up work. German, french and spanish available for private and public concerts tel. Other than that she is a complete rifle unless im missing something, which is why im telling her story. Lots of condition issues no crest, completely mismatched, etc. The rifle is in very good condition, with an excellant bore. I just picked up a 1916 spanish mauser and the stock has 15 painted on it in red with a large circle underneath as well.
Comes with 1916 dated holster which has major shupess name scratched on it, colt letter. When houghton mifflins editors grew suspicious of memoirs in 1916, mannix. Even during the spanish american war, the new york times was considered. Width is 1 316, patent leather, length is about 47. Seller assumes all responsibility for listing this item. In 1893 a very slightly modified version of this rifle was manufactured by loewe for the spaniards and shipped to cuba. Ive been looking around for a 7mm cleaning rod to fit in the stock missing on this one and clips. Research tells me this is a small ring mauser 93 action. Samco global arms imports m1916 spanish mauser cal. Oct 20, 2016 they have the 7x57 mauser barrels available at brownells right now. Hello alli picked up this disassembled spanish mauser 1916. I am continuing to plug away and trying to get this one finished but it isnt.
Turned down bolt, 5 round magazine, reblued over original finish. But lets face it, the 1916 spanish is a smallish, short barreled rifle chambered for a powerful cartridge. Other than the sn on the side of the receiver, the only markings are what you. Colt 1849 pocket model, tiffany grippedengraved sold. It was in new condition and didnt appear to have ever been fired. All rifles will have missing hand guards and really trash cracked or broken stocks and or missing non essential parts. Order mauser 1895 spanish short rifle 1916 2nd pattern parts from numrich providing parts, accessories, and schematics since 1950. What parkerhale did do well, was the enfield cap and ball pieces for navy arms in their initial production of the 1853 3band muskets and the lovely little enfield 1861 musketoon. With a pre fit barrel, you just have the barrel swapped out and the headspace set. The m1893 was based on the experimental m1892 rifle, which paul mauser developed for the spanish army as part of a program to correct deficiencies in the. Not matching serial numberon parts a good shooter 35. Hi all, just wanted to share my most recent buy with you all. Original spanishamerican war period items 18981902 for sale.