Spanish La Coruna FR8 7.62x51mm 19” Bolt Action Rifle w/Bayonet C&R
SOLD FOR: $990
WOA#: WY231030RS012
Make: Fabrica de Armas La Coruna
Model: FR8
Serial Number: FR8-16007
Year of Manufacture: 1956
Caliber: 7.62x51mm NATO
Action Type: Bolt action
Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked “FR8-16007”. Right side of the receiver is marked “Cal.7.62”. Top of the receiver has the Fabrica de Armas La Coruna manufacturer’s crest, as well as the year of production “1956”. The bolt handle is marked “16007”. There are proof marks on the rear of the flag safety, underside of the bolt handle, and both sides of the trigger guard. The bayonet is marked with the Toledo coat of arms and “ET26221B” over the Instituto Nacional de Industria (INI) crest.
Barrel Length: 19”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a hooded post. The rear sight is an elevation-adjustable rotary type with apertures corresponding to 3 separate distances.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a single wood piece with a wooden upper handguard. It has a straight wrist, straight comb, steel buttplate, left side sling bar, and underside sling swivel. There are minor scuffs, scratches, and compression marks throughout the wood. The LOP measures 13.25” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates as Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is deep. There is light erosion in the bore.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its metal finish. There are light scuffs and scratches throughout the metal surfaces. There is operation wear in the action. The outside edges of the trigger guard have a few small impact marks. The screw heads show light use. The markings are mostly legible. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with a green canvas sling and a Model 1964 CETME bayonet with scabbard.
Our Assessment: This is a Spanish FR8 bolt action rifle. The FR8 (FR standing for fusil reformado) was developed in the 1950s to be used as a training rifle, alongside the FR7, for the forthcoming CETME rifles. The FR8 was based on the Spanish M43 Mauser short rifle. These are equipped with the ability to launch rifle grenades, as well as a faux gas tube under the barrel which was used for storing a cleaning kit and an attachment point for a bayonet. This example was made in 1956 and has a very clear receiver crest. It comes with a green canvas sling and the correct model of bayonet. The stock is in great shape with only minor blemishes and compression marks. The bore is in nice shape as well as should make for a good shooter, but be careful as these are known for their recoil. This would fit wonderfully into any Spanish surplus or Mauser collection. Please see our photos.
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