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Spanish Mauser Model 1893
Description
A Mauser designed for Spain that introduced the staggered five-round internal magazine. Its performance in Cuba in 1898 impressed the US Army.
Historical use
- Spanish–American War
- Rif War
Technical data
- Year
- 1893
- Service
- 1893–1950
- Country
- Germany
- Maker
- Ludwig Loewe y Fábrica de Armas de Oviedo
- Type
- Rifle
- Mechanism
- Bolt action
- Calibre
- 7 × 57 mm Mauser
- Weight
- 4 kg
- Length
- 1,235 mm
- Barrel
- 740 mm
- Capacity
- 5 rounds
Source: Wikidata Q48987631
