In 1955 they were returned to the arsenal again and had the barrels moved back 1' (41' overall length) and rechambered. In 1916 they were returned to the arsenal and shortened to 42' overall with a 22' barrel. Doesn't look too bad for being built around 1893 as a long rifle in 7MM Mauser.

308 (don't have a rifle press yet), When I get the equipment, I will start to taylor my own rounds for it, I believe you will like the gun, I enjoy the heck out of mine for the same reasons you mentioned in your OP. Got my little 1916 Spanish Mauser short rifle in today. The walnut stock ran to within 3' of the muzzle, its. I shoot factory ammo in mine, and have for years with no noticable damage or wear, but I don't as yet, reload. The 1893 Mauser rifle was a svelte, business-like affair, measuring some 48.6' long and weighing 8 lbs., 13 ozs., in a well-balanced package. What I mean is, The pressure measurements I have found are listed as follows: (7.62x51 nato= cup.308win.= psi) they appearantly do not correlate, and some will tell you there is not much real difference and others will say that they are very different, I have talked (thru E-mail) with a man that runs a website, dedicated to this very rifle, and he tells me that he is not sure enough to run factory rounds thru his with any confidence.īut don't let me sway your dilligence, if you CAN find more firm information on the subject, PLEASE post it here so I can read it. The one thing that I can tell you after many years of experience with this question, Is, The more reading you do, the more questions you will have. Spanish Model 1916 short rifle Rifle has a wood frame with a steel barrel and action.

1916 spanish mauser serial numbers t894