Description

Model 1943 ‘La Coruna’ Spanish Mauser in 7.92mm

This Spanish licensed version of the German K-98 is in excellent condition with all numbers matching.

Chambered in the same 7.92mm calibre as the German K-98, the M1943 Mauser was adopted by the Spanish as a replacement for the various previous models of rifles that had survived the Spanish Civil war 1936-39. Supplies of German weapons during the war had led to the decision to adopt the 7.92 calibre round to replace the 7mm used since the 1890s.

The rifle itself is based on the Standard Short Modell rifles that had been obtained from Germany in the early 1930s in the old 7mm. An unusual feature on these is the auxiliary bayonet lug mounted on top of the standard ‘H’ lug to allow use of the older pattern bayonets as well as the 84/98 clone German type bayonets for the M1943.

Sold on consignment on behalf of a collector so if you too are a serious collector or looking for something different to add to your Mauser collection this might be it.