1916 spanish mauser additional info

rp85

January 20, 2011 16:11

hello;

got my 1916 spanish mauser today. more question, hope someone is able to help.

where can i find the date the rifle was made, ser.# is ot37xxx?

the rear sight is not what was expected, it's a peep sight. looks like the "v" type rear sight only it's a peep. unusual or normal?

thanks for any input.

rp

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  rufe-snow

  January 20, 2011 19:54

  Spanish made Mauser military rifles had a crest and date of manufacture marked on the top of the receiver. Similar to the one shown in this photo.
  
  
  
  From your description it seems that the crest and date has been removed from your rifle, and the rear sight replaced.
  
  EDIT #1, A reworked version of the Model 1916 short rifle in caliber 7.62 X 51 was manufactured in the 50's with a peep sight. It was called the FR 7. Is their any chance that this is the rifle you have just acquired?

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  rp85

  January 21, 2011 02:59

  hello;
  
  thanks for your reply. its a 1916 spanish mauser for sure. crest is removed. the stock is also different from most 1916s. does not have the "english style(correct term ?)" stock. the bolt does not match the serial number on the rifle. barrel is bright, no dark spots, lands look nice and sharp.
  
  have not fired the rifle yet.
  
  got the rifle from a seller on gunbroker and the rifle is as discribed by seller. seller also said he had the rifle checked by a gunsmith and the gunsmith said the rifle "had no issues".
  
  thanks for your input.
  
  rp

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  TRAP55

  January 21, 2011 13:04

  Spanish Small Ring serial numbers:
  http://masterton.us/
  Submit yours for reference!
  Can you post a pic of that rear sight?

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