Two M1916 7mm Spanish Mausers

[drweiler]

I've had these two for years, just got them out as I now have an interest in Mausers. Did some research, please correct me where wrong. The older one is original, receiver bridge stamped 'Fabricadearmas/oviedo/1928/crest. I thought the newer one had been messed with until I read that Oviedo did the rebuild, scrubbing all serial numbers and receiver bridge stamp, then restamping with only two matching serial numbers on receiver and bolt. They do indeed match, the rifle is like new, fired little if at all. It was not converted to .308. I have a nice supply of FN 7mm, I believe this one is going to the range. Neither rifle has an import stamp or pre 68 country of origin stamp. How did they evade that? Thank you for any comments. Cheers, Don

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