spanish sporter 7x57mm?
The rifle has the words "FABRICADE ARMAS OVIEDO 1926". Serial # 2T8809. I'd like to know what model it is. Also, how strong is the action and what would you recomend for reloading. It has well cared for and has no rust pits anywhere. Any info welcome [8D]
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Your rifle was originally manufactured as Spanish military rifle in the Oviedo Arsenal, in 1926. Unfortunately it utilizes the action/receiver of the Model 1891 Mauser rifle.
The 1891 Mauser action is not as strong, or have the number of safety features found in the later Model 1898 action.
If you reload for your rifle, be careful, keep the above in mind.
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Good mil. sup. pieces, but as Rufe said above, watch the loads and make sure that the pressure stays down.
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ACTUALY THIS IS THE M-93 ACTION (BETTER EXTRACTOR), STILL NOT AS STRONG AS A M-98 BUT ADIQUATE FOR THE 7X57MM. 0 -
I believe you have a Model 1895 Spanish Mauser[or possibly 1893].Same advice for keeping the loads light.
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quote:Originally posted by prairiedoghunter
The rifle has the words "FABRICADE ARMAS OVIEDO 1926". Serial # 2T8809. I'd like to know what model it is. Also, how strong is the action and what would you recomend for reloading. It has well cared for and has no rust pits anywhere. Any info welcome [8D]
Just another note of caution here. U S ammo manufacturers tend to be quite conservative in their loads for the 7mm Mauser, i.e. they are aware that unknowing folks will be shooting THEIR cartridges in 1897 Remington Rolling Blocks as well as the early , circa 1890's Mausers.
European manufacturers of ammo, i.e. Norma, on the other hand load their 7mm Mauser, way Hot! I had a customer, years ago who was always trying to get his hands on the Norma 7mm Mauser, because of that.0 -
I had one that was dated 1936. It was a 1895 action. It shot very well and I never had any problems. I used all handloads and rarely exceeded starting loads.
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m-93 mauser=flat bottom bolt face (upstide down horse shoe shape)
m-95 mauser=round bolt face0 -
quote:Originally posted by MIKE WISKEY
m-93 mauser=flat bottom bolt face (upstide down horse shoe shape)
m-95 mauser=round bolt face
Mike-You sure it isn't just the opposite?...With the 95 they realized they didn't need the full face.
Love them Pre-64's!!!!-Bob
Mike...sorry about that, I think I have it backwards!!!![8D]0 -
Thanks, my bolt face has a flat bottom therefore it must be the 93.
quote:Originally posted by MIKE WISKEY
m-93 mauser=flat bottom bolt face (upstide down horse shoe shape)
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i own:
SPANISH MODEL 1916 SHORT RIFLE
FABRICA DE ARMAS OVIEDO
7X57mm MAUSER RIMLESS
DOM 1922 / 21.75" BBL / 1ST PATTERN LANGE-VIZIER SIGHT
and:
SPANISH MAUSER MODEL 1893 RIFLE
FABRICA DE ARMAS OVIEDO (under supervision of LOEWE)
7X57mm MAUSER RIMLESS
DOM 1915 / 29.05" BBL / 2ND PATTERN LATE 2000M TANGENT LEAF SIGHT
i shoot both guns heavily...
i have inspected both guns, and had my boss here at the shop look them over as well. i use several types of military surplus 173 gr FMJ ball amo, and several lighter wieght commercial loadings.
i agree that these actions are not as strong as there german production 8mm mauser cousins, but i would not term them "weak" or "sub-standard". i would hesitate to overload this round, or use "hot" loads in either gun, but they are mass produced, well designed, battle proven vetern pieces that saw service all around the world. thay made this pattern of gun well into the late 1950`s, including a .308 version.
great gun to own, shoot, and handload for. perfect gun for hunting deer sized game. light gun, light recoil, plentiful and affordable ammo...
best regards, mike.
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contact me at the shop at waltsgun@aol.com best regards, mike.0
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