Are Spanish FR8 Mausers all gone?

[greg11]

I have been researching Mausers a lot lately and I'm just stuck on FR8's. I want one so bad. Do you guys think we'll ever see any site sponsors selling them again?

 

[Ganderite]

I bought one when it was only $65. Should have bought more....

Similar in size to a #5 and a M44, but much nicer to shoot.

My son like to shoot it in the Vintage shoot, so we change the mag so it would hold 10 rounds (25, actually). The original assault rifle.

 

[corwin-arms]

If you are close to Edmonton, check the next gun show early March. There was 2 at the last show in December and they did not sale. So they should be there in March both were around $450 asking price

 

[koldt]

I bought one when it was only $65. Should have bought more....

Similar in size to a #5 and a M44, but much nicer to shoot.

My son like to shoot it in the Vintage shoot, so we change the mag so it would hold 10 rounds (25, actually). The original assault rifle.

Very nice conversion.

Which company makes these?

Thanx.

 

[pcvando]

Very nice conversion.

Which company makes these?

Thanx.

I believe they are the reproduction ww1 German "trench magazines" and are long gone. You can find them occasionally used for $120-150 each. Try the EE, I've seen some there in the past.

Remember, they do not have to be pinned, since they are for a bolt action rifle. 25 rounds good to go.

 

[Goo98]

I bought one when it was only $65. Should have bought more....

Similar in size to a #5 and a M44, but much nicer to shoot.

My son like to shoot it in the Vintage shoot, so we change the mag so it would hold 10 rounds (25, actually). The original assault rifle.

lol did the same thing with mine

 

[MiG25]

IMO the FR7 is a nicer rifle. Smoother and better handling.

 

[Ganderite]

lol did the same thing with mine

Did you install a block in the mag to promote good feeding? If so, front or back of the mag?

 

[mbogo3]

FR7 is the 93 /95 mauser and the FR8 is 98 as far as I recall.........Harold

 

[MiG25]

FR7 is the 93 /95 mauser and the FR8 is 98 as far as I recall.........Harold

That is my understanding as well.

 

[pcvando]

FR7 is the 93 /95 mauser and the FR8 is 98 as far as I recall.........Harold

Yes this is correct.

FR7 is a "small ring" Mauser, while the FR8 is a "large ring" Mauser. (Different actions, 93 vs 98.)

FR8 is a safer stronger action. FR8 is better IMO

 

[Syphen]

I have an FR7 and love it. Been on the look out for an FR8 for a while.

 

[mkrnel]

I believe they are the reproduction ww1 German "trench magazines" and are long gone. You can find them occasionally used for $120-150 each. Try the EE, I've seen some there in the past.

Remember, they do not have to be pinned, since they are for a bolt action rifle. 25 rounds good to go.

Plentiful and easy to find in the States with many dealers there selling between $30 and $50 dollars each, ask a dealer here to import some more. Would not pay more than $65 for one although.

 

[Mosin Nagant]

If you want a trench magazine just put an add on these gun forums someone out there has one. I found one at a gun store somewhere in the prairies. They do pop up.

 

[buckbrush]

I had an FR 7. It was OK but I preferred my Jungle Carbine for truck/camping uses. It was definitely built on a '95 mauser with #### on closing bolt.

 

[fenceline]

Yes this is correct.

FR7 is a "small ring" Mauser, while the FR8 is a "large ring" Mauser. (Different actions, 93 vs 98.)

FR8 is a safer stronger action. FR8 is better IMO

Both are just fine with 762 x51.