This is the Mother of all Spanish Model 1893 Mauser Rifles! In excellent condition, all matching down to the cleaning rod, with a stunning exhibition grade tiger striped walnut stock, we have an almost unheard of 1896 dated DWM manufactured Model 1893 7mm Spanish Mauser Rifle cartouched to the Spanish Navy (Ma) for Marina (Marines) or Naval Infantry. These rifles are esoterically rare and this is the best condition example known to exist in the entire world. They are identified by the DWM address on the receiver, no crest and the Spanish Cartouche and Ma on the stock. The bore is mint and sharp. The bluing is in exceptional condition with much of the fire blue still visible. The cartouches are very sharp and the stunning tiger striped stock puts this rifle in a class above almost any other Service rifle of this era that we have observed.
This is a very historical piece that was said to have been a war trophy that was brought back from Cuba at the end of the Spanish American War. According to Ball, he has only ever seen one of these very rare rifles according to his book Mauser Military Rifles of the World 4th edition. This rifle probably belongs in the NRA museum. This will be one of the rarest and most attractive and historically significant rifles to grace any collection.
