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'95 mauser ?

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02 December 2009, 16:10
yumastepside
'95 mauser ?
I have what I believe is a '95 mauser action, but I dont know the manufacturer.
It has no crown or any markings on the front of the action, and no writing on the side rails except for the letters "OT" and a five digit number, which also appears on the floorplate.
The floorplate is hinged at the front like a Mk 10 but has a push button release on the side of the trigger guard, at the front.
Can anyone identify this action ??

Roger
03 December 2009, 03:21
yumastepside
.........Some pics might help





Roger
03 December 2009, 06:27
J.D.Steele
Spanish, I believe. May or may not have a square bottom on the bolt head (1893 vs 1895), no real strength difference. Also could be Turkish I suppose.
Regards, Joe


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03 December 2009, 09:38
z1r
So-called Spanish 1916 model. Basically, a '93 with gas vents added. Many were fired with 7.62 NATO or .308 rounds, check well for setback before procceding to build on it. Oh wait, Mausers don't setback. Big Grin




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05 December 2009, 08:01
yumastepside
From the information I've received so far, it looks like a 1916 ('93 ) spanish mauser, also a bit of a rare one as it had the hinged floorplate.
It had been converted to 7.62.

Roger
05 December 2009, 10:26
z1r
Not that rare and it's irrelevant since it's already been modified. Would make a nice little 7x57 stalking rifle though, have at it and enjoy!




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