1893 Spanish short rifle rear sight?
I'm in the market for the true Spanish 1893 rifle in 7mm. Based on my research, the rear ladder sight has a level base on the true 1893 rifles (long and short). I've noticed many rifles for sale on Gunbrokers listed as 1983 rifles, but they have rear sights similar to the 1916 rifle which have curved bases. Is my research wrong? Did some of the earlier 1893 rifles have sights similar to the 1916 short rifle in 7mm.
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Well, I did not hear from anyone, but did find a web site which gave the answers (http://masterton.us/Spanmauhome). The 1893 Spanish Mauser has a flip up (see through) leaf sight. The 1916 has 2 types of sights: lange vizier sight or tangent leaf sight which are not flip up type sights. It appears that a majority of 1893 Spanish Mausers listed on Gunbrokers are actually 1916 rifles. If anyone has other information, I would like to hear from you. 0 -
Got a few auction numbers? As a learning experience, I'd like to see the differences. Especially the 1916 Mausers listed as 1893 Mausers. Thanks, Joe 0 -
Sure, here are some: 153761162, 153201673, and 153811175. The only listing for a 1893 model that has the correct rear sight is 153960307 which is sporterized. Ron 0
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