The first question centers around is which model is it, a 93, 1916, 1943, FR7 or FR8? How do you tell them apart? What parts will interchange? Why do some rifles, which look exactly alike, fire two different cartridges, or is it three? Questions seem to center around two areas when it comes to Spanish Mausers. A lot of the investigative work has been done awhile back, some as much as 50 plus years ago! Pulling it all together has been a very rewarding project. I tried to get more then one reference to verify data. Now, I happen to actually enjoy research! Preparing for this article found me surrounded by books, a couple borrowed, and most out of my considerable firearms library. This article is not meant to be an inclusive history of Spanish arms. The purpose of this article is to answer some of the questions that crop up quite frequently, and to debunk a few myths. The article Ted and I wrote about the Spanish FR8 generated a lot of feedback, in a very short time! There are a lot of questions about Spanish Mausers, both those made for Spain by German contractors, and those produced in Spanish arsenals. Here we present information gathered from recognized sources and combine them with our OWN rifles, ammo and shooting experiences for your information only. When in doubt, have a qualified gunsmith check it out. As we have no control over your rifle, ammo and shooting habits, there is no implied or otherwise stated fact that YOUR rifle is safe to use.
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