Thread: Rifle ID?
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Old 10-29-2005, 12:37 AM
Ak_Red Ak_Red is offline
 
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Originally posted by ringo
I will guess it to be a 1893 Mauser design, made by Oveido (Spain) as a 1916 version for contract to a South American country, that would explain the pitting, poor maintenance, and scrubbing of the crest when it was exported for sale.
Would they have been in the 7mm range? And how can I determine if it is a small or large ring? Thanks for the info!

David
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