Spanish Air Force M44 rifle?

Tom2 · May 15, 2005, 04:26 PM

I got a nice Mauser today at the local show as I was looking for a decent shooter to properly dispose of some surp. 8MM. Got a Spanish Mauser in pretty nice shape, but probably rearsenaled. It is a M44 with the Air Force emblem on the receiver ring. This thing looks different than the M43 in my books. Has ears on the sight, a-la Turkish, side sling swivels, and a nice walnut stock. What is the deal with this gun? Rare? curiosity? just a shooter? Overall nice condx. and the seller checked the headspace in front of me. Not in the Olsen book that I could find! Thanks

**Johnny Guest** · May 18, 2005, 04:12 PM

Tom, per our e-mails, I'm moving this one to Rifles forum, leaving a re-direct in Institute for FA Research.

Best,
Johnny

May 15, 2005, 04:26 PM	#1
Tom2 Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,644	Spanish Air Force M44 rifle? I got a nice Mauser today at the local show as I was looking for a decent shooter to properly dispose of some surp. 8MM. Got a Spanish Mauser in pretty nice shape, but probably rearsenaled. It is a M44 with the Air Force emblem on the receiver ring. This thing looks different than the M43 in my books. Has ears on the sight, a-la Turkish, side sling swivels, and a nice walnut stock. What is the deal with this gun? Rare? curiosity? just a shooter? Overall nice condx. and the seller checked the headspace in front of me. Not in the Olsen book that I could find! Thanks

May 18, 2005, 04:12 PM	#2
Johnny Guest Moderator Emeritus Join Date: August 28, 1999 Location: North Texas Posts: 4,115	Humm - - Still no replies Tom, per our e-mails, I'm moving this one to Rifles forum, leaving a re-direct in Institute for FA Research. Best, Johnny __________________ MOLON LABE! Amendment II ensures the rest of the Bill of Rights. Blog: Expert Witness