How to identify mauser rifles4/16/2023 For a more complete and detailed evaluation of the rifle, a physical exam and probably a disassembly would be required. However, some rifles may only have one set of markings. The bottom set is the rifle’s serial number. The top set is the manufacturer’s code and/or date of production. On most Mauser rifles, there will be two sets of markings. I am not at home as I write this and do not have access to my data files but this one is not known to me.įrom your description and photos it is impossible to tell you anymore. Where is the serial number on a Mauser rifle The serial number is located on the receiver, just behind the breach block. I am at a lost to identify the Mfr’s mark on the wing safety, the triangle in a circle. The bolt and the receiver are a mis-match as indicated in the photo UNLESS The receiver was stripped (ground) and the bolt markings were left intact. I would like to see this rifle and determine if, as reported and I suspect, it is indeed a 7X57. These rifles were most often issued to the Guardia Civil and many of them were again rebuilt and modified to fire the 7.62 NATO round. This is evidenced by the 4 digit S/N with no letter prefix, these rifles were re-serialed when they were "scrubbed", rather than retaining the original 1893 or 1895 serial numbers. I think what you have is a Modelo 1916 Spanish Mauser, most likely made by Oviedo.
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