The gun is matching, but has an import mark on the underside of the barrel. It was issued to the Spanish Civil Guard in the early 1900s. 8/10/21 - This is a nice example of a Spanish Mauser Model 1916 Rifle.

Extra shipping cost of 1.00. Eligible for FREE shipping. 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 1960вЂ™s.Model: 1895 SPANISH SHORT RIFLE (1916 1ST & 2ND PATTERN) Product : 1396230. According to 'Original 1916 short rifles were in 7mm Mauser (7x57). Congratulations on a great find.Description: Spanish Mauser Model 1916 Short Rifle with Civil Guard Markings 7.62 (.308) Conversion This is an excellent looking 1916 Spanish Mauser.

Midway USA seems to have a good stock of the 139/140 gr ammunition in stock and a 173 gr. Loaded ammo is easier to fine so you might pick up a box of that and see how it does. Either will work fine in your gun but may not shoot to the sights but you'll figure that out. My Hornaday Handbook shows 2300 ft sec for 175 gr round nose with a max load and 2600-2700 fps with 139 gr bullets which was the other military option.

And from what I saw it looked to be average to maybe a hair better on the outside with no idea what the bore may look like. I've not seen the rifle other then a single picture. You might contact them directly if you want to whip up a batch of those.I may have a chance to get a Spanish Mauser Model 1916 Short Rifle in 7x57. Bullets they are still listed in the Hornady handbook. If you can't find commercially loaded 175 gr.

Model 1916 Spanish Mauser