Fábrica de Armas Oviedo Model 1916 Spanish Mauser 7x57mm Bolt-Action Rifle, 21.7" Barrel, 5-Round
This Spanish-made Model 1916 carbine offers the classic Mauser action chambered in the proven 7×57mm cartridge. Built at the Oviedo arsenal, it features the shorter 21.7-inch barrel and straight-bolt configuration favored by Spanish forces in the early 20th century. Collectors will appreciate its original protected front blade and ladder rear sight, while shooters gain a handy, well-balanced rifle with historic pedigree.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair – Extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair – Generally clean with some residue or smudges and slight corrosion.
Rifling Condition: Fair – Worn rifling with slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: Moderate scratching, scuffing, pitting, and blemishing are visible on the metal surfaces and hardwood stock.
What’s Included
- Fábrica de Armas Oviedo Model 1916 Spanish Mauser rifle
The 1916 pattern refines the earlier 1893 design into a lighter, handier carbine without sacrificing the strong two-lug Mauser bolt. Its 21.7-inch barrel makes the rifle quicker to shoulder and easier to carry in the field compared to full-length models.
Chambered for the 7×57mm Mauser, the action feeds from a five-round internal magazine loaded via stripper clips. This cartridge earned a reputation for flat trajectory and controllable recoil, contributing to the Mauser’s widespread adoption.
The sights retain their original military layout: a hooded front blade protected by fixed wings and a tangent rear sight graduated for distance adjustments. Combined with the 13.25-inch length of pull, the rifle delivers a traditional shooting experience rooted in early 20th-century service doctrine.
The hardwood stock shows honest service wear, complementing the blued metal finish that has developed a working patina. Collectors seeking an authentic example of Spain’s Mauser lineage will find this carbine a solid representative of the period.