INFO ONLY> NOT FOR SALE. P3-3
VG Bore, VG Wood, VG Metal. Imported by SAMCO.
Manufactured at famous Oviedo facotry in Spain for the Spanish Army. Converted to use ever plentiful 7.62 Nato (.308WIN) round. Short rifle. polished turned down blot, 5 round magazine, fixed side support and sling swivel.
Barrel length: 21.00"
Overall length: 41.3"
Using the model 1893 rifles, Spain developed the Spanish Civil Guard, M1916 Short Rifle, a rifle that changed a 29 inch long barrel to 21 inches. According to sources, these rifles were made by the Ovideo arsenal between 1916 and 1951. Original 1916 short rifles were in 7mm Mauser (7x57). The Guardia Civil rifles, marked with the crest of crossed sword and fasces, apparently were converted to 7.62 from both 1916 and 1893 rifles in the 1960’s. The converted rifles typically have the caliber 7.62 marked on them. The two rifles are very similar except for caliber and barrel length (the 7mm barrel is a hair longer). These rifles are considered to be small ring Mauser receivers and are two-lug designed bolts, lacking the third safety lug commonly found on other Mauser rifles.
This short rifle features a turned-down bolt, recessed 5 round magazine, Guardia Civil Crest on the receiver (as shown below), fixed side support and sling swivel. Barrel length is 21 inches and overall length is 41.3 inches. The sights are inverted-V front and adjustable V-notch rear.
