| Spanish Model 1893 and 1916 Survey |
| My name is Fred Masterton, and I have been studying Spanish Model 1893's and 1916's for about seven years now. What got me started was the confusing and often contradictory information given in the references. Most of the information I have gathered has come through the internet. Special thanks to Jack Carnahan, who had conducted a prervious survey, and shared his data with me. The information I am collecting is detailed below. Please see the pictures for more detail on what these features are 1) Serial number, including the letter prefix. Most Spanish serial numbers are in the format of a letter followed by four numbers, but not all -see the different pages or the serial number page for details. I report the serial numbers with 2 X's at the end (as opposed to the actual numbers) to protect the privacy of people who submit data, but I would like to get the entire number if possible for my database. 2) Markings on the receiver bridge. The early Oviedo rifles have a crown with "Fabrica de Armas Oviedo" and the year of manufacture. Many of the later Model 1916's have the Guardia Civil crest (looks like a sword crossed over staffs of wheat). Many others lack markings completely other than a few proof marks. 3) Check the receiver for the presence or absence of a thumb cut (to facilitate cartidge loading) in the left receiver rail and a gas escape hole in the left side of the receiver. 4) Barrel length and caliber. Measure barrel length from where the barrel contacts the receiver to the end. Although this is not the "true" barrel length, it is an easy and reproducible measurement. 5) Rear sight. Is it a folding leaf "flip up ladder" sight, a tangent leaf "roller coaster" sight, or a lange vizier similar to the German WWI vintage model 98's? See pictures below. 6) Any other markings or relevant features. Please send to Fritz1255@Hotmail.com For the complete data so far, see the serial numbers pages as follows:: Model 1893 Serial Numbers Model 1895 Carbine Serial Numbers Model 1916 Serial Numbers Model 1916 Carbine Serial Numbers Unmarked Model 1916 Serial Numbers Miscellaneous Serial Numbers Republican Serial Numbers FR7 Serial Numbers |
| Page Updated on 03/01/11 |
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| Thiis picture shows the parts of a Model 1916 Oviedo action |
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| Tangent Sight |
| Lange Vizier Sight |
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| Folding Leaf "Flip Up" Sight |
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