HELP!!! Mauser I.D.

[50 BMG]

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View attachment 2116I have attached a couple photographs of a Mauser and would appreciate help I.D.ing what it is. First I thought it was an Argentine then the rear sling swivel made me think again. I don't have the rifle yet so I cant slug the barrel to determine the caliber. There is no crest and it was not scrubbed. O.K. folks where did this baby come from?

 

[SKS Ray]

Looks like a Spanish 1916

Actually I have no idea what it is.

Looks like a Spanish 1916 butt stock sling attachment, but Argentine features on the rifle itself.

 

[stoneypete]

Have you shown it to Greg Cauldwell? Mausers are one of his passions.

 

[USMA-82]

My vote is a Spanish 1916 that has been converted from the original 7mm Mauser to 7.62 NATO. Most of those had the receiver crest scrubbed.

 

[50 BMG]

Found it guys, 1800's Spanish Mauser.

Mauser Military Rifles of the World By Robert W. D. Ball, great source. Used the serial number. Also interesting it never had a crest according to the article.

 

[Fixxah]

Wow, nice rifle. Have you shot it yet?

 

[50 BMG]

Have not shot it yet. Hopefully next week.

 

[m44]

Pretty sweet looking mauser.