#1916 SPANISH MAUSER CLEANING ROD SERIAL NUMBERS#
#1916 SPANISH MAUSER CLEANING ROD SERIAL NUMBER#

Standard milsurp 175grn FMJ 7x57 was loaded to about 42,000. Now take into account, that 1916, which is a revamped 1893, has a maximum of 44,000 working pressure. 'US Army 7.62x51 chamber pressures: Maximum: 50,000 psi' Working pressures are the upper limit of what it can take day to day, without a failure. Max Operating, is the very upper limit of exceeding working pressures, meaning a steady diet of that, and you're going to have a bad day. Proof is the average pressure it fails at, as in comes apart, broke. Rifles have three pressure specs, Proof test pressure, Maximum operating pressure, and working pressure. Quoting Dave from the linked thread, he sums it up very well. Depending on huw much you shoot, it may last a long time. You are most likely to see lug setback and a ruined rifle that won't headspace. But the fact remains, a small ring Mauser action was not designed for the pressure of the. Inspect rifle and cases frequently for signs of problems. A prudent statagy might be to insure the rifle is in good condition and then shoot low power ammo. 308 pressure and may be considered unsafe. I do agree that this rifle was not engineered for the. However, NO ONE, not even the 'engineer' could document even a single case of this happening, even though thousands/hundred thousand? people have done it. A 'engineer' voiced the opinion that you would certainly die if you shot. 308win' posts I'm aware of the pressure differences this isn't my first rodeo.Дoes anyone else think these little rifles are cool? I don't understand why they get a bad rap they could be the next 'I wish I would of got one when they were so cheap' rifle! Now before everyone starts cutting and pasting the 'don't shoot. Now I have seen many pictures of these rifles online and most appear to be just beater grade, feels good to finally score on a milsurp! The action on mine is smooth as my argentine easily. After the ten day jail time I took her home and really got to inspecting the bore and holy Texas it looks brand new, bright and shiny with zero signs of neglect. It has the civil guard crest intact, clean wood, all hardware intact, the metal finish I would give a solid 75% condition, the cleaning rod was intact as well. With that being said holy crap I'm impressed with this little rifle. FFL or C&R Req.I recently bought a century arms imported 7.62x51 1916 Spanish Mauser from my local gun shop that was on consignment. Cleaning rod is present in excellent condition. Front of barrel stamped on bottom w/'' OVIEDO SPAIN M1916 - SAMCO MIA FL 308 W''.

#1916 SPANISH MAUSER CLEANING ROD SERIAL NUMBERS#

Matching serial numbers on receiver, bolt & magazine floorplate. Bore is excellent, bright with sharp rifling. Front sight is inverted '' V'' blade with protective ears on sides. Rear sight is v-notch adjustable leaf with graduating marks from 3 to 20.

#1916 SPANISH MAUSER CLEANING ROD SERIAL NUMBER#

Receiver ring marked with Spanish crest, left side of receiver shows serial number & ''CAL 7.62 - indicating rebored from 7.57 to the 7.62 caliber. Receiver showing 95% bluing, bolt is in the white. Blued military style metal butt plate with just some wear showing on heel, stamped w/ 371. Buttstock has some acceptance /proofs/numbers stampings. Straight grip stock in excellent condition w/ only a few light scratches/dings throughout both lower & upper handguard. SN: 3Z4932, Bolt action rifle, 22'' barrel. You should contact the seller to resolve any questions before bidding.ДЄuction currency is U.S. Seller assumes all responsibility for listing Winner will be contacted shortly by Ward's Auctions

1916 spanish mauser cleaning rod