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Jim Watson · December 2, 2011, 12:13 PM

Looks like a Spanish Mauser, model of 1893 or 1895, calibre 7x57.
Might be a 1916 converted to 7.62 though.
There ought to be a national crest on the receiver ring and the maker's name on the left side. Maybe it was buffed too hard when refinished.

December 2, 2011, 12:13 PM	#2
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,528	Looks like a Spanish Mauser, model of 1893 or 1895, calibre 7x57. Might be a 1916 converted to 7.62 though. There ought to be a national crest on the receiver ring and the maker's name on the left side. Maybe it was buffed too hard when refinished.