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And the serial numbers of which are in the CSA database.The M1916 was born during a rather tumultuous time in Spanish history. The country had been steadily losing standing as a world power for decades, something that started slowly with Napoleon’s invasion, and ultimately culminated in the Spanish American War in 1898. Defeated and humiliated, Spain ceded the last major pieces of its once vast empire. The loss of its colonies in Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines left a profound mark on Spain. Spaniards struggled to find a sense of identity amidst the change, and reflected on their decline.

In the aftermath, Spanish government changed hands multiple times, alternating between monarchy, republic, and dictatorship. I recently came across a seller who has a few spanish 1916 Mausers, most have the standard oviedo markings, but some have unmarked receivers and only have a serial number (letter + 3 or 4 number serial number). According to the seller these are republican made in 1937-38.A database of serial numbers is being maintained as a research project.

Number.I've blogged about two Spanish Mausers before: the very important M1893, and the interesting FR-8. Think of the M1916 as the M1893's little brother, so to speak. Model 1916 Spanish Mauser - no markings on the reciever, except a serial 1916 Spanish Mauser Serial Numbers By righdehandfa1982 Follow | Publicġ916 Spanish Mauser S Serial Numbers Is Being#ġ916 Spanish Mauser S Serial Numbers Is Being