Ok RedStar i got some pics of that mauser

[Wolvie]

ok here are some pics the rifle in the 'worse' condition is a VZ24 i picked up at a local shop in a trade, got some dings an such but it has 'character' an i like that in a rifle

http://www.gunsnet.net/album/data/500/15747paul_guns_100-med.jpg

http://www.gunsnet.net/album/data/500/15747paul_guns_101-med.jpg

http://www.gunsnet.net/album/data/500/15747paul_guns_097-med.jpg

so whatcha think some varient of a VZ24 ?

[cwalker3]

Any markings on it?

[Wolvie]

there is some sort of marking that i can't make out on top of the receiver ring but not very big on the left side of the receiver ring is cal 7.92 with a P in a square an a R in a square after that

[Yukon]

Possibly a Spanish Mauser?

Just looked up a pic of a Spanish M-44 Mauser. I really think that's the one.

http://www.fortunecity.com/meltingpot/lodge/616/spn43.html

[neilwest]

1. I would guess a VZ24.

[smittylite]

Great hit Yukon, it is a spanish.

[Wolvie]

yup that's it but mines nicer LOL so was 90 bucks ok on it ?

[Yukon]

Originally posted by Wolvie
yup that's it but mines nicer LOL so was 90 bucks ok on it ?

I'd pay $90 for it, no problem.

[Wolvie]

ya i surfed gunbroker an saw a few they listed em as M43's though, one was even about same serial number range, everyone was atleastttttttt double if not more for rifles not as nice so guess i got a deal fer once !!!

[aliceinchains]

I find it very interesting how the sling swivel is done on the buttstock of the spanish rifle.

[REDSTAR]

Looks like the guys pegged it! You got a good buy on it i like that alot. :)

I never heard of M44, maybe thats a typo or they called the airforce one a M44. I wish they'd get more of these M43's in stock.

Have you got a M1916 and a FR8 yet? That would round out a Spanish mauser collection quite well!.

And PULEEESE no one give me the story that these (1916 and FR8 in .308) are accidents waiting to happen. I get sick of that internet myth. Samco put that myth to rest with their tests on the 1916.

[smittylite]

Rick, weren't the CETME trainers built with the 1916 actions called FR-7's?? Those built on the La Coruna 43 actions are the FR-8's if I recall correctly. The only thing different between them was that the 1916 action and bolt only has 2 lugs vs. the 43's 3 lugs.

[BDA]

Damn that's a sweet looking rifle for $90!!

[REDSTAR]

yes i believe you are correct smitty. I was refering to the non FR8 converted 1916 though, I have one and love it.