.455_Hunter
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A LGS has what appears to be an unissued 1893 Spanish Mauser (7x57mm) made by Oviedo in 1931. This is the full length rifle with a straight bolt, cleaning rod and all matching serial numbers. The bore is as new. The price is maybe a bit high, but how often do you see a new, matching 1893?
Is there a significant increase metallurgical QA/QC by 1931 over the earlier 1893 guns?
My mixmaster 1916 Short Rifle seems to have excessive head-space, but that could be from the mismatched bolt, and not locking lug distortion.
Would you have any concern shooting such a rifle with factory/mil-spec 7x57mm ammunition? It's not a '98 action, but its also not a pre-1900 indigenous Spanish production example either.
Your thoughts?
Is there a significant increase metallurgical QA/QC by 1931 over the earlier 1893 guns?
My mixmaster 1916 Short Rifle seems to have excessive head-space, but that could be from the mismatched bolt, and not locking lug distortion.
Would you have any concern shooting such a rifle with factory/mil-spec 7x57mm ammunition? It's not a '98 action, but its also not a pre-1900 indigenous Spanish production example either.
Your thoughts?