Fábrica de Armas Oviedo Model 1916 Spanish Mauser Bolt-Action Rifle in 7x57mm, 21.7-Inch Barrel
Built in 1930 at the Oviedo arsenal, this Model 1916 Spanish Mauser offers collectors a classic 7x57mm bolt-action rifle with the shorter “short rifle” profile and original military configuration. The 21.7-inch barrel, protected front blade sight, and adjustable rear sight reflect its infantry service heritage, while the oviedo markings tie it directly to Spain’s inter-war production.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair – Shows extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good – Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Action: Functions correctly.
Specific Condition Notes: The metal displays scattered minor scratching, scuffing, pitting, and blemishing. The hardwood stock is worn and has a crack at the left rear of the receiver.
What’s Included
- Fábrica de Armas Oviedo Model 1916 Spanish Mauser rifle
The Model 1916 updates the earlier 1893 pattern with a shorter 21.7-inch barrel and turned-down bolt handle, making it handier without sacrificing the proven 7x57mm chambering.
This example retains its blued finish, now showing honest field wear consistent with its age and service life, giving it an authentic, untouched look many collectors prefer.
The adjustable rear sight is graduated for long-range volley fire, a feature unique to early 20th-century military rifles and a tangible link to period doctrine.
Its five-round internal magazine feeds smoothly, and the bolt cycles with the straightforward reliability for which the Mauser action is known.