Chambered in 7mm Mauser. [27], Spain remained neutral during World War I, but Model 1893 Mausers saw extensive service with both regular troops and the Spanish Legion during the Rif War of 19201927 against Moroccan rebels. Even the barrel bands are different on a G33/40! Defeated and humiliated, Spain ceded the last major pieces of its once vast empire. It was produced by Waffen Werke Brunn, Brunn. In 1896, the design was modified slightly, to add a sling ring to the barrel band and a sling bracket in the left side of the butt. The Mauser K98 is a classic German rifle that was used in both World Wars. 0000016515 00000 n [12], The receiver for all versions of the rifle and the one-piece bolt were forged steel. There are three main manufacturers of Mauser rifles: Mauser-Werke Oberndorf in Germany, Fabrique Nationale dArmes de Guerre in Belgium, and Steyr-Daimler-Puch AG in Austria. AYA 1995-2006 Senior Member. 0000006231 00000 n Determine whether your rifle is a Gewehr 98k or Karabiner 98k if your rifle fires 7.92x57mm, as these rifles fired 8 mm Mauser. Think of the M1916 as the M1893's little brother, so to speak. [1] At the same time, Mauser developed the 757mm Mauser cartridge for the Spanish Army, which adopted the round the following year for the M1892 rifles. I have recently come into ownership of an old Fabrica De Armas 7mm Mauser. The numbers all match, the bluing is 100%, the bore is mirror bright and razor sharp, and thestock is arsenal-refinishedperfect. Matching, Numbers on bolt handle C12052 Stock Assy, Complete Ebay Gr.B.B Non-Attributed German Used: C12499 Numbers on handle, BU proofed,std. It received the 1895 designation as the Spanish Army did not approve the carbine for service until that year. Zuma deluxe web. The 7mm chambered Mausers were replaced in Spanish service in 1943 by the Spanish M43, a derivative of the German Karabiner 98k, chambered in the more powerful 7.9257mm Mauser cartridge,[14][29] though the M1893 and M1916 versions of the rifles remained in service in various capacities into the 1950s. Below is an example of the G33/40, that was made in 1941, and bears the maker's code 'dot 1941.' Produced in large quantity by the Mauser Co., DWM, other .. Re: how to identify model and age of Mauser Rifle [Re: exbiologist] .. I've read said serial numbers are generally meaningles Mauser-pattern bolt-actions were manufactured in countries including Germany, Turkey, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Sweden, Belgium, Argentina and Chile, so the round the rifle fires can help you identify the rifle's origins and model, like the 1891 Argentine, 1909 Argentine, Spanish 1893, Chilean 1895 and the Swedish 1896. The rear band is totally different, and has a retaining screw at the bottom of the band. startxref The G33/40 had several different parts that were not matching with the K98. K98 made by Mauser, Obendorf in 1945, and labeled 'byf 45'. BSW- BSW 1939, and also combined with Gustloffwerke for '337' 1939. 131 0 obj <> endobj 0000012824 00000 n 131 51 Some of the last rifles delivered by DWM were equipped with turned down bolt handles which made them suitable for the South African farmers on horseback. Many imported rifles are stamped according to federal regulations and that stamp will settle your identification process quickly. Are there any proof marks on the action, in particular on the flat portion opposite the serial number visible when you remove the bolt? It was exported to many overseas powers, including the Chilean forces which adopted as the Fusil Mauser Chileno Mo 1895. 0000001316 00000 n Maker marked in 1930 from the Spanish Oviedo Arsenals. Each stripper clip can hold 5 rounds to fill the magazine and is inserted into clip guides machined into the rear receiver bridge. Produced in long rifle and carbine version, it was used during the War of Canudos in 1897[35] and later during the Contestado War alongside the Mauser Model 1908. Numbers would run 1-9999, then A1-A9999, then B1-B9999 and so on. [15] The M1893 magazine included a bolt stop, which prevented the bolt from being closed on an empty magazine, thus indicating to the soldier that the rifle was empty. It was made for Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek (South African Republic) or ZAR. Joseph Farrell on October 27, 2020: The Guardia Civil was instrumental in bringing peace and stability to Spain, and indeed the time from 1939 to the early 1950s is known as Spain's "silent war". These rifles featured a 21.75-inch (552mm) barrel, though a carbine version was also manufactured with a 17.7-inch (450mm) barrel, though this may have been an experimental version. Spanish Mauser Model 1893 7 x 57. As a result, Paul Mauser decided to design a new rifle that would correct the problems with the earlier rifles, and allow the company to secure more arms contracts. It remained in service until the end of the war in May 1945. Notice also on this one that it is also missing the locking screws. They were still the standard rifle of some Spanish units during the Ifni War,[30] the rifle being also used by their opponents of the Moroccan Army of Liberation. The serial number was there to distinguish the rifles produced by different arms factories. Despite its age, the K98 remains a popular firearm among collectors and shooters. Serial numbers also found on rear sight base. [10][11] They were the standard service rifle of the Serbian Army during the Balkan Wars[12] and World War I. These markings are often used to identify surplus rifles. This is the first Mauser design to use a staggered magazine . As was standard for Mauser rifles, the M1893 was configured with a three-position safety that locked the action or allowed the bolt to be worked but with a disabled firing pin, in addition to the fire setting. Samco Global Arms Imports - M1916 Spanish Mauser - Cal. Both rifles are very similar, but there are some key differences that you should be aware of before purchasing either one. 0s, is a number unique among C- 9. C-96 serial numbers C-96 serial numbers are basically sequential. Like the K98k, the 1943 is chambered in 7.92x57. I am looking at a Mauser carbine of some sort, very light and short (41" overall). Note that very late war K98s might not have any serial numbers marked on these parts. 0000009048 00000 n I think what you have is a Modelo 1916 Spanish Mauser, most likely made by Oviedo. Several items were completely eliminated, such as: bayonet lug, cleaning rod, bolt disassembly disk, bolt guide, barrel band spring, and even the locking screws for the floor plate. 0000002305 00000 n All pictures below submitted by Matt Weber unless otherwise stated, The Mauser Model 1895 is a bolt operated magazine fed rifle using the 757mm Mauser cartridge. [10] The barreled receiver was fitted with a wood stock with a straight grip. Add to Compare. The rifle was issued in small numbers for field trials beginning in 1914, but they were soon superseded by the Model 1916 short rifle. C3095 DR, Gunbroker 2/07, numbers on handle C3147 MM w/bolt C3267 C3156 DR SBR63 on Buttplate C3316 MM Stock. For those who have liked the general looks of the much-used Spanish 1916 short Mauser carbines but never saw one in decent shape, those tasty light short Mauser carbines that were armory-converted from the old 1893 7x57 Spanish mauser long guns and intentionally given a cartridge that was NOT the standard 7.62x51 NATO round, it was a much milder 30 caliber round intended for Spanish semi-auto . [6] For his work in developing such an effective rifle, Mauser received the Grand Cross of the Order of Military Merit from the Spanish government. [16], In 1894, Mauser designed a new version of the rifle, designated the Model 1894, chambered in 6.555mm for the Swedish Army. It looks quite a bit like my Swedish Mauser model 38, chambered in 6.5 X 55 which I have always . The rear sight was a Lange Visier-type on the Pattern 1 rifles, and a simple tangent-leaf on the Pattern 2 rifles. The left one is a stamped floor plate, and is found on late war K98s. In 1941, the number codes were replaced by letter codes, and a further change was made in the last part of the war when a new system of letter codes was adopted. The carbine weighed 7 to 7.5 pounds (3.2 to 3.4kg) empty. By 1926 the Geco catalogue was showing the Standard Model 1914 Mauser pistol in 7.65 mm. The receivers had guides for stripper clips milled into the bridge for increased reliability, though the rifles could also be loaded individually. The serial number is located on the receiver, just behind the breach block. We will also provide some examples of common markings that you may find on a K98 rifle. There are no import marks. Turned down bolt, 5 round magazine. It is prized by collectors for its storied history and rugged design. Mausers fire 7.65x53mm Argentine/Belgian, the 7x57mm Spanish/Chilean, the 6.5x55mm Swedish and the 7.92x57mm German. K98 made by Waffen Werke, Brunn, Brunn in 1944, and is marked 'dot 1944'. These days, I see beat-up, mismatchedexamples with worn boresselling for $170 on up, but I dont see pristine M1916s selling at any price. SPANISH MAUSER HISTORY - AND A CAUTION! 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. The Mauser M98 action is still copied in modern, commercial hunting rifle designs. Think of theM1916 as the M1893's little brother, so to speak. I just acquired a model 93 Spanish Mauser. [1] The impetus for the change was a series of defeats of Spanish forces around the enclave at Melilla in North Africa. Curved bolt handle. [2], First supplied by the Ludwig Loewe & Co during 1895-1896 then later by the DWM (1897-1900), the Mauser model 1895 first made its appearance during a small arms race between Argentina and Chile in 1896 and 1898. 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