Oviedo Modelo 1916 Guardia Civil Short Rifle, .308 Win, 22 in Barrel, Mauser 1893-Type, Matching Serials
This Oviedo Arsenal Modelo 1916 is a late-1940s Spanish short rifle built on the small-ring Mauser 1893-type action and configured for Guardia Civil side-sling carry. It was rebarreled to .308 Winchester after U.S. import and is reported to have matching serials. The rifle retains a classic full-stock profile with a separate top handguard, blued steel components, and traditional military iron sights.
Notable features include the 22-inch barrel, tangent ladder rear sight, and a protected front post/blade, paired with the Mauser flag safety and an oval gas-relief port typical of the 1893-pattern receiver. The fixed internal 5-round magazine maintains the original handling characteristics while the .308 Win rebarrel provides a widely used chambering.
The Guardia Civil side-sling layout is complete, with a transverse buttstock bar and a left-side front band loop. The hardwood stock shows an oil finish, a straight comb, and a steel buttplate without a trapdoor, complemented by stock cartouches/roundel impressions near the wrist.
The action is bolt-operated with a 13.25-inch length of pull, and the overall presentation reflects Oviedo’s late-1940s production standards. The rifle’s configuration, combined with the post-import .308 Win rebarrel and reported matching serials, makes it a clearly defined example of a Spanish service short rifle adapted for the commercial market.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Details: This rifle shows standard handling marks consistent with its age and type. The front sight is not centered within the protective shroud and may influence point of impact; adjustment is recommended. Please refer to the photos for a complete view of surfaces and markings.
What’s Included
- Oviedo Arsenal Modelo 1916 Short Rifle (Guardia Civil side-sling), rebarreled to .308 Winchester
Built at the Spanish state arsenal in Oviedo, this Modelo 1916 represents the short-rifle evolution of the Mauser 1893 platform used across Spanish services. The late-1940s production timeframe and Guardia Civil side-sling configuration are supported by the transverse buttstock bar and left-side sling loop on the front band.
After U.S. import, the rifle was rebarreled to .308 Winchester, maintaining the small-ring Mauser 1893-type receiver with its oval gas-relief port and the classic Mauser flag safety. Its 22-inch barrel is paired with a tangent ladder rear sight and a protected front post/blade for robust, military-style sighting.
The hardwood stock retains an oil finish and straight comb, complemented by a separate top handguard and a steel buttplate without a trapdoor. Stock cartouches and roundel impressions near the wrist add period-correct detail.
Functionally, it uses a fixed internal 5-round magazine and a bolt-action system with a 13.25-inch length of pull. The rifle is reported to have matching serials, adding coherence to its components and configuration.