Spanish 1916/18 Falangist Short Rifle

Lot description

Spanish Mauser Model 1916/18 Short Rifle, bolt action, 7 x 57mm caliber, 21.75" barrel, bayonet lug, semi hooded fixed front sight, marked at barrel underside "Oviedo, Spain M1916" and importer Samco, Mia Fl", cleaning rod, bayonet lug, single barrel band with left side sling swivel, lacks rear sight, Falangist (fascist) crest at receiver ring, caliber and serial number at left receiver wall, later Williams adjustable rear peep sight, fixed sling loop at left butt stock, steel butt plate, hardwood stock, expected dents and scratches to wood, metal with scratching and some light surface rust, action seems good, bore is bright with rifling, SN at left receive wall: 2Z9097 and matched at bolt handle and floor plate twice, , SN at right side receiver ring 26573 *REQUIRES FFL TRANSFER