1916 Spanish Mauser

Brickman301 · Apr 8, 2015

I'm thinking about buying a 1916 Spanish Mauser in 308. Has anyone picked one up lately? I wanted to know everyone's opinion on them, are the worth getting? I know about the ammo controversy with these rifles. What's everybody's opinion about that? Thanks in advance for all of the help.

wilcam47 · Apr 8, 2015

Is it re-chambered in 308? Theres another thread on something similar...most people dont buy re-chambered rifles.

Brickman301 · Apr 8, 2015

wilcam47 said:
Is it re-chambered in 308? Theres another thread on something similar...most people dont buy re-chambered rifles.

Yes, Samco has them listed as being "converted" in 308. from the research I have done it looks like they have been selling these for a long time.

wilcam47 · Apr 8, 2015

here is the other thread about re-chambered Argentine mauser

http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=172602&highlight=argentine+mauser

j8064 · Apr 8, 2015

OP,
There are MANY threads about the Samco Spanish mausers on the forum. Search is your friend. Here are only two that contain links to even more threads:
http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=165367&highlight=samco+mauser
http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=129670&highlight=samco+spanish

Brickman301 · Apr 8, 2015

j8064 said:
OP,
There are MANY threads about the Samco Spanish mausers on the forum. Search is your friend. Here are only two that contain links to even more threads:
http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=165367&highlight=samco+mauser
http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=129670&highlight=samco+spanish

Thanks, I knew I should have done a search. I have One in 7mm, and really like it, thinking about get one in 308 to keep it company after reading those threads it seems like most people are happy with them. The listing at Samco, concerns me a little as it's listed with minor cracks in the stock.

Melnic · Apr 8, 2015

Mine did not have any cracks.
It shoots AWESOME. I use my own reloads (on the low side of load) I made for my Dad's 308 Ruger.
Mismatched and of course re chambered for 308.
I lucked out and got a nice condition stock and a crest.

Jaybeez · Apr 8, 2015

i wish i hadnt let my c&r expire

Machodoc · Apr 8, 2015

I bought one a year or two ago when Samco had them cheap. It has a good crest, reasonably good stock and bluing, but it didn't really float my boat. It filled a niche in the collection, though. I'm pretty sure that I've got a bunch of training ammo that I bought for it, but haven't gotten around to shooting it.

Brickman301 · Apr 9, 2015

Well, after reading some of the earlier threads about these I will probably pick one up in the near future. One more thing, how is Samco's shipping? It looks like others have had to wait along time before the received what they've ordered.

j8064 · Apr 9, 2015

Brickman301 said:
Well, after reading some of the earlier threads about these I will probably pick one up in the near future. One more thing, how is Samco's shipping? It looks like others have had to wait along time before the received what they've ordered.

I haven't seen Samco's latest, but M1916's in original 7mm deserve a playmate.

Don't be impatient. Samco doesn't have the quickest order turn around time... :innocent0

Machodoc · Apr 9, 2015

Think of a Samco order as almost a surprise package. They are slow, and don't give you info unless you call and ask for it, but about the time you are ready to give up, it shows up at the door. Don't be surprised if it's 10 or more business days -- but it will eventually get there.

Brickman301 · Apr 9, 2015

Ok, thanks I will be ordering one soon. Might also pick up some of the Blue plastic training ammo in 308 as well. Looks like it would be fun for some informal plinking. Anyone ever use that ammo?

Machodoc · Apr 10, 2015

Brickman301 said:
Might also pick up some of the Blue plastic training ammo in 308 as well. Looks like it would be fun for some informal plinking. Anyone ever use that ammo?

I've used some of it with other rifles (not my Spanish Mauser). It's more accurate at 50 yds than I thought that it would be, and it's definitely NOT "toy" ammo. It can do some serious damage--and could be lethal. It's definitely good for plinking.

tomandjerry00 · Apr 10, 2015

My FFL bought a bunch of them, I was planning on picking one up until I saw their condition. They will require a lot of clean-up if like the ones I saw and accuracy will be hit-or-miss.

Brickman301 · Apr 10, 2015

tomandjerry00 said:
My FFL bought a bunch of them, I was planning on picking one up until I saw their condition. They will require a lot of clean-up if like the ones I saw and accuracy will be hit-or-miss.

I don't know where you are located, as it's now shown, but if the FFL is close by I would like to see them in person. Please let me know. At least I could pick out the best of the bunch.

Sirex · Apr 10, 2015

2 be fair, my 1st 1916 .308 was ok. But I sold it. My second one sucks. A turd. I would have rather had my 308 Argentine Mauser back.

Abulg1972 · Apr 10, 2015

wilcam47 said:
here is the other thread about re-chambered Argentine mauser

http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=172602&highlight=argentine+mauser

Very different situations.

toolness1 · Apr 12, 2015

I got one around the same time Melnic did and mine is a piece of trash. They told me i could exchange it, then refused to communicate after telling me that. Not my best SAMCO experience.

Think they are down to the last of them.... you can always get lucky though...

Mine shoots... after lots of work, having to buy a headspace gauge to make sure it would be safe, and it is anything but accurate.

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