Guns International #: 102967413
Seller's Inventory #: 247020

Category - Mauser Rifles - Military Rifles - Non-US

Category
Mauser Rifles
Military Rifles - Non-US

SPANISH La CORUNA M43 FR8 7.62 Bolt Action C&R MAUSER Rifle BAYONET & SLING Government MILITARY RIFLE w/BAYONET, SHEATH, SLING

Description:
SPANISH La CORUNA M43 FR8 7.62 Bolt Action C&R MAUSER Rifle BAYONET & SLING

Government MILITARY RIFLE w/BAYONET, SHEATH, SLING

Here we present a C&R Spanish Model 43 FR8 Mauser Rifle manufactured in 1953. 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 7.62mm. 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. This example is refinished. Strong action. The bore has dimmed but remains in good shape. Solid stock with an expected amount of wear from handling and storage. The bayonet is in good shape. Markings are legible.

Own the original! This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Barrel is 18 inches.

Caliber: 7.62mm

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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$1400

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Curio/Relic: Yes