Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this awesome bolt-action rifle today for a penny-start auction, this is the Spanish M1916 Short Rifle!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Spanish
Model: M1916 Short Rifle
Serial: 1860
Caliber: 7x57mm Mauser (7mm Mauser)
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 21 3/4"
Optics/Sights: Winged Protected Blade Front with Adjustable Tangent Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut
Action: Bolt-Action
Markings: Standard / The left side of the receiver is stamped with the serial number “1860”. The barrel is stamped “M16 7MM SPAIN / CAI.ST.ALB.VT”.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Model 1916 rifle was adopted by Spain on 14 November 1916 to replace the M1895 carbine, whose short barrel was unsuitable for the high velocity of the 7x57mm Mauser cartridge. The M1916 featured a left-rear receiver cut for stripper clip loading, similar to the M1913, but with the cut flush with the stock. It also included gas escape holes in both the bolt and receiver to vent gas in case of a case rupture. The rifle retained the bent bolt handle, a full-length stock, and a bayonet lug compatible with the M1913 sword bayonet and incorporated large sight protectors starting in 1913. The standard M1916 had a 21.75-inch (552 mm) barrel, though a shorter 17.7-inch (450 mm) carbine version was also produced in limited numbers, likely as an experimental model. Manufactured at Fábrica de Armas from 1916 to 1951 and at Industrias de Guerra de Cataluña from 1936 to 1939 during the Spanish Civil War, the M1916 was in service for several decades. In 1943, many of these rifles were converted to the 7.92×57mm Mauser cartridge as part of Spain’s adoption of the M43 rifle, with some receiving new stocks featuring pistol grips and finger grooves.
Model: M1916 Short Rifle
Serial: 1860
Caliber: 7x57mm Mauser (7mm Mauser)
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 21 3/4"
Optics/Sights: Winged Protected Blade Front with Adjustable Tangent Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut
Action: Bolt-Action
Markings: Standard / The left side of the receiver is stamped with the serial number “1860”. The barrel is stamped “M16 7MM SPAIN / CAI.ST.ALB.VT”.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Model 1916 rifle was adopted by Spain on 14 November 1916 to replace the M1895 carbine, whose short barrel was unsuitable for the high velocity of the 7x57mm Mauser cartridge. The M1916 featured a left-rear receiver cut for stripper clip loading, similar to the M1913, but with the cut flush with the stock. It also included gas escape holes in both the bolt and receiver to vent gas in case of a case rupture. The rifle retained the bent bolt handle, a full-length stock, and a bayonet lug compatible with the M1913 sword bayonet and incorporated large sight protectors starting in 1913. The standard M1916 had a 21.75-inch (552 mm) barrel, though a shorter 17.7-inch (450 mm) carbine version was also produced in limited numbers, likely as an experimental model. Manufactured at Fábrica de Armas from 1916 to 1951 and at Industrias de Guerra de Cataluña from 1936 to 1939 during the Spanish Civil War, the M1916 was in service for several decades. In 1943, many of these rifles were converted to the 7.92×57mm Mauser cartridge as part of Spain’s adoption of the M43 rifle, with some receiving new stocks featuring pistol grips and finger grooves.
During the 1950s, a further conversion to 7.62×51mm NATO ammunition took place, resulting in rifles that retained much of their original furniture, although some were further modified to the FR7 standard with an 18.5-inch (470 mm) barrel, cut-down stocks, and modern aperture sights. Both the M1916 and the FR7 were used for military training and by the Guardia Civil, alongside the similarly modified FR8, which was based on the M43 action.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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