Fabrica de Armas La Coruña FR-8 7.62 NATO Bolt-Action Carbine, 18.5 Inch Barrel, CETME-Style Sights, 1950s Spain
This Spanish FR-8 is a 1950s-era, Mauser-platform bolt-action carbine chambered in 7.62mm NATO (7.62x51). Built at Fábrica de Armas La Coruña, it features an 18.5 inch barrel, CETME-style rotary drum rear sight, a multipurpose muzzle device, and the La Coruña crest with "Cal 7.62" receiver markings. Its compact format, phosphate finish, and correct military features make it a solid, collectible example.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Details: There are visible handling marks from prior use. Please refer to the photos for closer details.
What's Included
- Fabrica de Armas La Coruña FR-8 bolt-action carbine (7.62 NATO)
The FR-8 pairs a Mauser-pattern bolt action with 7.62mm NATO (7.62x51) chambering, delivering a compact 18.5 inch-barreled carbine format with an internal 5-round box magazine and hinged floorplate (5+1 capacity). The length of pull measures 13.25 inches, and the steel receiver wears a matte phosphate gray/green finish.
Sighting is via a protected front post and a CETME-style rotary rear drum, giving the carbine a rugged and familiar military sight picture. These sights are integral to the FR-8’s identity and complement its short, handy profile.
The muzzle device uses a multi-slot/prong design intended for flash suppression and to interface with 22 mm rifle grenades. A cylindrical under-barrel tube doubles as cleaning-kit storage and serves as the bayonet mount, maintaining the carbine’s military utility features.
The hardwood stock includes a fore-end through-slot, sling swivels, and crossbolt reinforcement. Receiver markings include the Fábrica de Armas La Coruña crest on the ring and a clear "Cal 7.62" stamp, aligning this example with the expected Spanish arsenal configuration from the 1950s.