1916 Spanish Mauser

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Re: 1916 Spanish Mauser

Post by Niner » Wed Jun 06, 2012 9:55 am

I had some "practise" ammo in one caliber or another like it before. I think it was 762x54r... Anyway it worked fine in a bolt action as far as extraction went, and didn't kick enough to notice. It was ok...but it was kinda like going swimming with your socks and shoes on. You get wet but... it just isn't right.
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Re: 1916 Spanish Mauser

Post by joseyclosey » Wed Jun 06, 2012 10:05 am

I always fancied a Spanish FR7 since i saw one my pal bought, but i have never seen another one since.
I reckon they would make a good cast boolit shooter.

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Re: 1916 Spanish Mauser

Post by walgetty » Sat Nov 24, 2012 2:58 pm

I bought one of the 1916 Mausers from Samco about 2 yrs ago. They were out of them for several years then they got some from somewhere. Yes I got a copy of the article with mine also.
I only shoot 150 gr cast bullets out of mine so far. I fugure max loads for cast bullets would be safe enough.
Also does anyone have trouble with the safety on theirs? When my bolt is cocked, the bolt is not back far enough for the safety to engage in the slot in the rear on firing pin. I will probally never use it but just asking :roll: :roll: :roll:
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Re: 1916 Spanish Mauser

Post by Niner Delta » Sat Nov 24, 2012 5:37 pm

Niner wrote:Looks like the same company I got one from in 1999 still has some. The price has gone up some.

https://www.samcoglobal.com/1-1916.html

This link says they are SOLD OUT.

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Re: 1916 Spanish Mauser

Post by Niner » Sat Nov 24, 2012 7:06 pm

It took them long enough to unload them all Vern, I got mine from then in October of 99.
Also does anyone have trouble with the safety on theirs? When my bolt is cocked, the bolt is not back far enough for the safety to engage in the slot in the rear on firing pin. I will probally never use it but just asking

I think I'd check that problem out. The safety on mine works fine.
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Re: 1916 Spanish Mauser

Post by Brass Rat » Tue Dec 18, 2012 3:21 pm

They still have the VG rifle and VG barreled action.
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Re: 1916 Spanish Mauser

Post by 24626151 » Mon Apr 08, 2013 2:28 pm

A few of them have been in the sealed bids at Holts but overpriced for condition in my opinion!
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Re: 1916 Spanish Mauser

Post by joseyclosey » Tue Apr 09, 2013 12:27 pm

I think a lot of stuff is overpriced at Holts and you really do need to view before you bid if there is something you particularly fancy.

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Re: 1916 Spanish Mauser

Post by 24626151 » Tue Apr 09, 2013 1:36 pm

Its not just the overpricing but also the charges and commission.
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Re: 1916 Spanish Mauser

Post by joseyclosey » Wed Apr 10, 2013 11:27 am

Thats why I no longer buy there!

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