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SPANISH La CORUNA Model 43 FR8 7.62 Bolt Action C&R Military MAUSER Rifle Spanish Government MILITARY RIFLE
Guns International #: 102185514 Seller's Inventory #: 220725
Category: Mauser Rifles - Military - Military Rifles - Non-US
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
SPANISH La CORUNA Model 43 FR8 7.62 Bolt Action C&R Military MAUSER Rifle
Spanish Government MILITARY RIFLE
Here we present a C&R Spanish Model 43 FR8 Mauser Rifle manufactured in 1956. In 1943 Spain adopted the Mauser 98 rifle as standard for its military, designated the M43. The Spanish M43 Short Rifle was produced at Fabrica DeArmas, the Spanish Government Arms Factory in La Coruna, Spain. It is based on the German K98 Mauser and is chambered in 7.92mm (8mm) Mauser. The M43 was produced in La Coruna until 1957. It was a variant of the Karabiner 98 with a straight bolt handle, a front sight guard, and a handle groove in the front stock.
When Spain began switching over to the CETME Model 58 Automatic Rifle, which was produced by the Spanish armaments manufacturer Centro de Estudios Técnicos de Materiales Especiales, many M43s, as is this one, were converted to FR8 rifles for military training purposed and Guardia Civil Service. The "FR" stands for Fusil Reformado in Spanish ("Converted Rifle" in English). The FR7 is a variant of the "Spanish M93 Mauser" bolt action while the FR8 is based on the "Mauser System 98" bolt action. Due to their light weight, short barrel and the caliber used, their recoil and muzzle blast are relatively heavy.
As mentioned above, the FR8 was developed from the Model 1943 short rifle, which was based on "large ring" Model 1898 Mauser action. Both the FR7 and FR8 rifles were modified to fire 7.62×51mm NATO. The FR8 was used well into the 1970s by mounted Guardia Civil units in the Sierra Nevada. These Spanish Model 1943 Short Rifles are described on pages 355 to 360 of Robert Ball’s book, “Mauser Military Rifles of the World 5th Edition”.
The overall condition is good. Original patina. Robust action. Bright bore. The stock contains an average amount of wear and remains solid throughout. Visible numbers match. “CAI” import marked barrel. “1956” dated barrel. The rotating rear sight can be easily switched.
This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Barrel is 19 inches.
Caliber: 7.62x51 NATO (.308 Winchester)
Overall condition as seen in photos.
Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.
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$1350
#220725
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes