Mauser bolt action shop manual m91 through m98no 8058. The spanish arsenal rebuilt them in 1916 and shortened them to carbine length. Between 5,000 and 8,000 of the rifles were built for spain. In good looking condition, and in original 7mm mauser caliber.
The cookie settings on this website are set to allow all cookies to give you the very best experience. Grandpa passed last year and my father in law gave me the old 7x57 to work on with my son. The gunsmith who worked on it inletted the action for the scope handle and created a 3rd safety lug. After looking at the condition, i gave it all of five seconds conside ration. Order mauser model 1893 spanish rifle rifle parts from numrich gun parts corp. Original 1916 short rifles were in 7mm mauser 7x57. Shop for mauser model 1895 spanish short rifle 1916 1st pattern parts with numrich gun parts. He is only 6, but if it is accurate, it could be his first hunting. Likely arsenal refurbished over the years of service, serial numbers no longer match receiver, s. I recently picked up a spanish mauser for 50 bucks at a gun show. Collecting and shooting the 1916 guardia civil short. I dont have to handload because i just get the ammo from remington which i have been told is loaded at the same levels as it was in the early 20th century. Owners manual german mauser 98k of wwii mitchells mausers. The mauser africa model, introduced around 1904 or 1905, was used mainly by settlers in africa.
My grandpa in law had bought a mauser in the 50s to turn into a sporting gun for my father in law. These rifles, originally chambered in 7mm mauser, were rechambered for 7. Mauser k98k byf 43 shooting and showing an allmatching byf 43 mauser made. I have a spanish mauser marked 1899 oviedo that is 7mm. Ive had good luck finding out what i bought from these forums before. The model c, made from 1903 to 1930, was a cheap rifle made to accommodate a range of cartridges for hunting. I really think the the roller coaster sights are neat and the 7mm mauser round is pleasure to shoot. Mauser system the rifle is composed of the following main parts. Hi bruce, do you happen to have a pdf copy of the savage 99 file you can shoot my way. I know the 308 win commercial ammo is a little higher pressure than standard 7.
Spanish mauser m1916 disassembly part 1 3 part series so stay tuned. Now i would like to seek your advice regarding an unmarked spanish mauser i recently bought in cal. It also used the small caliber 7mm round, the smallest caliber available until the advent of the swedish mauser 6. A short and convoluted history of the m1916 spanish mauser duration. You are lucky if it hasnt been converted, and is still 7x57mm mauser. 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. Mauser bolt action shop manual m91 through m98no 8058 kuhnhausen, jerry on. The spanish rebarreled a bunch of these little mauser s in that caliber in the 1950s, handing them out to the police, using some as training rifles. Likely arsenal refurbished over the years of service, serial numbers no longer match receiver, stock and magazine do. Those would be model 1895 all, m1916 type 1 or type 2 and the model fr7. Ignoring some trial weapons, model 1891 and 1892, pretty much identical to turk 1890 and argentine 1891 the first mauser adopted by. I will be using a cartridge with equal or less psi than the 7x57 cartridge that it was originally chambered for. Get the best deals on 1916 spanish mauser when you shop the largest online selection at.
Jun 08, 2016 spanish m1916 mausers classicfirearms. We set ourselves apart by supplying unique parts at a good value and standing by our products by offering outstanding customer service. The fireing pin was flush with the bolt and the dealer told me it shoots a 308. Check out fritzs spanish mauser website for lots of great info on the spanish 93 rifle family. Fn mauser model 98 rifle and carbine operators manual fl. Collecting and shooting the military surplus rifle 2005 spanish mauser model 93. Examples include the k98k, gewehr, as well as the bolt action rifle mauser m98. Originally designed for the german army and produced since the 1870s, mauser rifles have been used in several countries for sport as well as world war ii military weapons. Jan 02, 2016 my grandpa in law had bought a mauser in the 50s to turn into a sporting gun for my father in law. Original spanish mauser model 1916 cleaning rod, 17 14 length. Cleaning daily cleaning and inspection cleaning is carried out accordingly to the chapter equipment maintenance. Spanish mauser m1916 disassembly part 1 spanish mauser m1916 disassembly part 1 3 part series so stay tuned.
Reloading for spanish mauser 1916 just wondering if anyone has any pet loads for their 7. I was wondering if anyone has shot commercial 308 winchester ammo through one with no ill effects. Spanish mauser model 1916 gun and game the friendliest. Mauser 98k parts identification this illustration is intended to identify all exterior component parts for easy reference as you go through this owners manual in. I have received fifty five spanish mausers, model 1916, which originated from samco. Think of the m1916 as the m1893s little brother, so to speak. It was the first mauser to introduce the staggered row, integral box magazine that is flush with the rifles stock. All stocks are used and sold asis, so know what you are buying. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. This owners manual should always accompany the rifle and be transferred with it upon change of ownership.
We specialize in all military surplus weapons from ak47s, ar15s, mausers, cetme, enfields, uzis, and much more. Dear community, i was a passive reader of the posts and tried to find an answer for my questions with no luck. At the gun show in biloxi today i got a spanish model 1893 mauser. The guide rib on the bolt eliminated the binding to which previous models were prone and made it possible to increase the rate of firepower by allowing the soldier to manipulate the bolt faster.
The only time a military mauser is a bargain, is if you can do much of the work to sporterize it yourself. Just wondering, i have no interest in changing the caliber. The swedish mauser was a major milestone in the development of the bolt action rifle. Because of the technical advances and famed accuracy the model 93 mauser is one of the best known mausers of all time. You can use any spanish small ring mauser bolt from 1893 series of rifles or carbines. We do this to assure you are getting the firearm you want, by describing condition to you in person. According to sources, these rifles were made by the ovideo arsenal between 1916 and 1951. Apr 22, 2008 is it safe to shoot a 308 out of a 1916 spanish mauser.
I have some spanish mauser stocks i want to try to move along. Placing an order for items that require an ffl transfer. I always thought that was a great idea on that action. Collecting and shooting the 1916 guardia civil short mauser. Non corrosive, made in germany, milsurp from the 90s. The rifle is in very good condition, with an excellant bore.
Unfollow 1916 spanish mauser to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. This is the first mauser design to use a staggered magazine, resulting in a flush magazine floorplate, instead of having the magazine protrude below the stock. It is not an allinclusive list, so dont be surprised if the serial number of your rifle is not shown here. Nazarians guns recognition guide manual fn 98 manual. Like the ones pictured, all are in good used condition.
Years after i gave the 7mm mauser away, i found a 7. To me, you have an outstanding prospect for a refinish. If i have misidentified anything, please let me know, as these are not my particular area of expertise. Has anyone shot 308 commercial ammop through their m1916. Get the best deals on 1916 spanish mauser in rifle parts when you shop the largest online selection at. The spanish mauser model 1893 was adopted on december 7, 1893. They have a flat bottom as opposed to other small ring mausers having a round bottom. Home forums ammunition, gear, and firearm help handloading and reloading what load to use in spanish m1916 small ring mauser in 308 win7. Ser for sale by wallyworld8 on gunsamerica 999703457.
Mausers design work produced the model 1892, a transitional design that was manufactured in limited numbers for the spanish army. There was a little rust on it but no visible pitting. The table below consists of serial numbers that have been reported to me or that i have observed. Read pdf manual for mauser rifle spanish f8 frimmfralecase. I did not take them off of the rifles, just cleaning out the basement. In this video, we field strip the the 98 mauser action. Maker marked in 1930 from the spanish oviedo arsenals. I know that quite a few of the civil guard rifles were rechambered for 7. Most of the time rifles referred to as m1916 refer to model 93 mausers that were converted to the ctme cartridge. Whenever we can find an interesting original firearm manual, well scan it and post it here. Just for grins and giggles, i had a sporterized 93 years ago in the original 7x57 mauser caliber. Spanish m1916 guardia civil gun and game the friendliest. Wood is very good, with enough dings to have character but still looking good.
Is it possible to tell what exactly i have and determine if the rifle was used in the. 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. Owners manual for the care and use of the legendary german mauser 98k of wwii in 8mm mauser caliber mauser. These are traditional styled 5 round bolt action rifles. Using the model 1893 rifles, spain developed the spanish civil guard, m1916 short rifle, a rifle that changed a 29 inch long barrel to 21 inches. I used the information set forth in several reloading manuals that i have.
I find myself with an interest in mauser rifles again, especially fr7s and 8s, and spanish model 1916 civil guardia versions. Spanish mauser model 1916 short rifle ref reference library. Discussion in handloading and reloading started by mookiie, dec 25, 2011. And as far as mausers go, spanish steelcase hardening has always been suspect.
Mauser, originally konigliche waffen schmieden, is a german arms manufacturer. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Other than the sn on the side of the receiver, the only markings are what you. 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. What load to use in spanish m1916 small ring mauser in 308. The 1916 spanish mauser was originally built as a 7mm long barreled 1893 mauser. It looks like these rifles now appear at a number of online retailers and on gunbroker. The bore was dark but after several hours of brushing, chemicals, and cleaning solvents it is shining up nicely and now just has traces of copper in the grooves. We highly recommend contacting your ffl before placing your order. You can read the sheets directly on this page or download the manual in pdf format. Then there is the never ending soft spanish steel myths. Mauser was a german arms manufacturer of a line of bolt action rifles and. I recently acquired a 1926 version of a 1916 spanish mauser in 7x57 mauser. Metal is mostly blued, excellent on the receiver and barrel, more worn on the floorplate and bands.
Here is the ammo that will make for a nice day at the range with a 1916 spanish mauser. The rifling is crisp, the crown looks fine, and all of the furniture is tight. Collecting and shooting the spanish mauser model 93 history. This rod fits under the barrel and into the hole located on the front of the stock. Its action is pure m1893, which to refresh your memory, is a small ring mauser design that cocks on closing which i prefer to the later, stronger 98 action which cocked on opening.
This offering is for 1 of our vintage spanish mauser model 1916 leather slings. The threads are to be protected by a plastic thread cover. That said, the 1916 spanish mauser is useable with low pressure cartridges only. Mauser 1895 spanish short rifle 1916 1st pattern parts. My understanding it is a shorten version of the m1893. It was a shortened version of the m1893 rifle with a straight stock chambered in 7mm mauser which was a common round in use by the spanish military. They have the correct notch for the catch used on the model 1916 mauser short rifle. Is it safe to shoot a 308 out of a 1916 spanish mauser. The muzzle on the m96b and m38b rifles are threaded for a blank firing device. Sep 30, 2014 just for grins and giggles, i had a sporterized 93 years ago in the original 7x57 mauser caliber. At this time, we ask you to call and speak to a salesman to purchase firearms. It was made by loewe in berlin very faint, but you can see the lo. The mauser m1916, or mauser selbstladekarabiner selfloading carbine, was.
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