Spanish Mauser Model 1916 - WW1 Rifle — Sporterized

  • Manufacturer: Fábrica de Armas de Oviedo, Spain
  • Model: Spanish Model 1916 Short Rifle
  • Action type: Mauser-pattern, small-ring bolt action based on the Model 1893 action
  • Caliber: 7×57mm Mauser (7mm Mauser)
  • Receiver serial: C 2824
  • Barrel serial: C 2824 — matching receiver
  • Bolt serial: I/1 770 — non-matching
  • Original capacity: 5 rounds, internal box magazine
  • Feed system: Stripper-clip capable military action
  • Barrel: Military-profile 7mm barrel; exact present length should be measured because the rifle has been sporterized
  • Rifling: Typically 4-groove, approximately 1:8.7" twist for Spanish 7×57 service rifles
  • Rear sight: Military tangent/ladder-style rear sight
  • Front sight: Military blade
  • Safety: Mauser bolt-mounted safety
  • Extractor: Large Mauser-style controlled-round-feed extractor
  • Receiver: Small-ring Mauser with oval gas-relief port
  • Stock: Wood military stock substantially cut down/sporterized
  • Receiver markings: Original arsenal crest/date appears to have been scrubbed
  • Inspection marks: Spanish arsenal/inspection stamps present on receiver and barrel
  • Original military caliber: 7×57mm Mauser
  • Country of origin: Spain
  • Production era: Early 20th century; exact year currently undetermined
  • Current configuration: Sporterized military rifle
  • I“Spanish Oviedo Model 1916 Mauser, 7×57mm, sporterized, S/N C2824.”