The fasces is a bundle of rods bound together around an ax with the blade sticking out. The crown would follow that it was a royal entity, the sword, as typical, would stand for power, might, and strength. The whole shield includes a crown above the crossed sword and fasces. The crest that one sees on these rifles is actually only part of the official crest or shield that is used. What about that Guardia Civil crest on the rifle? Here we present information gathered from sources on the web and combine them with our OWN rifles, ammo and shooting experiences for your information only. When in doubt, have a qualified gunsmith check it out. Note: These rifles are handily converted to 7.62x39mm using barrel inserts that tame the recoil quite effectively.Īs we have no control over your rifle, ammo and shooting habits, there is no implied or otherwise stated fact that YOUR rifle is safe to use. Recoil using the 7.62 NATO ammo is quite stout and some recoil protection is warranted. Handloading for the converted rifles is very common to keep pressures/recoil/muzzle blast down. 308 ammo with no ill effects, however REALLY, the weapons are marked for 7.62 ammo with max pressures of 49,700 psi CUP vs. 308 Winchester commercial cartridge in terms of pressure ratings.

Note that the 7.62 NATO cartridge is not the same as. Both 7x57 Mauser ammo and 7.62 NATO ammunition is available through numerous sources. Double check caliber markings on weapons. The sights are inverted-V front and adjustable V-notch rear.Īs with any military surplus, the rifle should be thoroughly safety checked. Barrel length is 21 inches and overall length is 41.3 inches. This short rifle features a turned-down bolt, recessed 5 round magazine, Guardia Civil Crest on the receiver ( as shown below), fixed side support and sling swivel.

These rifles are considered to be small ring Mauser receivers and are two-lug designed bolts, lacking the third safety lug commonly found on other Mauser rifles. The two rifles are very similar except for caliber and barrel length ( the 7mm barrel is a hair longer). The converted rifles typically have the caliber 7.62 marked on them. The Guardia Civil rifles, marked with the crest of crossed sword and fasces, apparently were converted to 7.62 from both 19 rifles in the 1960’s.

Original 1916 short rifles were in 7mm Mauser ( 7x57). According to sources, these rifles were made by the Ovideo arsenal between 19. Using the model 1893 rifles, Spain developed the Spanish Civil Guard, M1916 Short Rifle, a rifle that changed a 29 inch long barrel to 21 inches. Adobe PDF Downloadable Version of Article

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