What is my rifle, Fabrica De Armas Oviedo 1930?

FABRICA de ARMAS OVIEDO,ESPANA = Manufacturer of Arms in Oviedo, Spain.

They were a major manufacturer of mauser type rifles for the Spanish Military during the entire first half of the last century.

Judging by the receiver date you have either a Spanish Model 1916 Short Rifle, or a Model 1916 Carbine.

Manufactured by Fabrica de Armas in Oviedo from 1916 to 1951 they are a shortened version of the Spanish Model 1893 Rifle.

Originally chambered in 7mm Mauser (7x57mm) many were converted to 7.62 Nato (aka .308) in the late 1950's when Spain decided to adopt that round for the Military and the Guardia Civil.

They have a reputation for being strong, accurate and reliable shooters. The 7mm Mauser round is an excellent all-around hunting cartridge capable of taking most North American Game Animals. As a result it is fairly common to find these excellent rifles converted into hunting arms.

If you need information on cleaning, assembling/disassembling, loading, using the sights, etc. you can find it at Surplusrifle.com. I believe the Spanish 1916 is one of the rifles featured on their home page.

NOTE, NOT ALL OF THESE RIFLES WERE CONVERTED TO 308! IF YOU ARE UNSURE, HAVE A QUALIFIED GUNSMITH CHECK IT OUT FOR YOU.

Does it look like this?

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If so, the above info is what you have.

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What is my rifle, Fabrica De Armas Oviedo 1930?

I have recently been given a rifle, just the barel and action though no stock. the only markings I can mke out are Fabrica De Armas oviedo 1930 and about that looks like a crown. it is a bolt actoin and has a lever type thing on the back of the bolt that can either be up or pushed down to the...

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Its a Spanish Mauser, which have a good reputation, but are a little out of my area of expertise. Most Mausers of this era did not have an attachment for the sling in the rear, but a slot cut into the stock. The safety lever m,ay or may not be stuck. The three- o'clock position is safety on, and it locks the bolt down. The 12 o'clock position keeps the safety on and allows you to work the bolt. If it is in the 9 o'clock position, it is in "fire," and if it can't be moved, mostly likely that is because the firing pin is in the "decocked" position. I put that in quotes, because the only way to really decock the bolt is to pull the trigger, so you may as well call it the "fired" position. If this is the case, opening the bolt by lifting the handle upwards will allow the safety lever to engage. The safety can only be engaged while the bolt is ******. If it is stuck in either of the pther positions, just try oiling it near the axis point, and around the little slot that it engages on the firing pin retainer. Don't be afraid to apply a little force to work it loose: these are very sturdy rifles, and the safety is mechanically very simple: Of course, until you verify otherwise (and even afterwards), don't point the muzzle towards anything or anybody you can't stand to see destroyed.

This could be what you are looking at.

La Coruna, Spain, 1958

M1943 Spanish Mauser

7.92x57mm (8mm Mauser)

An M98-type short rifle. The receiver is marked 'Fabrica de Armas Oviedo' and with the Royal Crest of Spain. 90% brownish blueing. Minor pitting at a few places. Shiny bore with strong rifling. Wood is in refinished excellent condition with very few small dings, no cracks, nice woodgrain. Bolt's serial # does not match. Comes with a cleaning rod and a Spanish bayonet adapter. A really nice looking rifle. 2R-1551 See PICTURES

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I too have a Fabrica de Armas Oviedo rifle but it is dated 1931 but is a 308. Where do I find an original stock for it? George M. C. Thompson E-mail: cowboy1946_69@yahoo.com

I need a stock for mine also. Any help would be appreciated.