Spanish La Coruna FR8 7.62x51mm 19” Bolt Action Rifle w/Bayonet C&R
SOLD FOR: $780
WOA#: WY231001CB008
Make: Fabrica de Armas La Coruna
Model: FR8
Serial Number: FR8-07432
Year of Manufacture: 1956
Caliber: 7.62x51mm NATO
Action Type: Bolt action
Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked “FR8-07432”. 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 “07432”. There are proof marks on the rear of the flag safety, underside of the bolt handle, and both sides of the trigger guard. There is an import mark on the right side of the barrel. The bayonet is marked with the Toledo coat of arms and “ET19752C” 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 an ill-fitted wooden upper handguard. It has a straight wrist, straight comb, steel buttplate, left side sling bar, and underside sling swivel. There are scuffs, scratches, and compression marks throughout the wood. The buttplate has surface erosion and pitting. The stock has been sanded. There is a crack in the wrist coming off the back of the receiver tang. The LOP measures 13.25” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates as Good overall condition.
Magazine Quantity: Internal 5 round magazine
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 88% of its metal finish. There are scuffs and scratches throughout the metal surfaces. There is light pitting on the bolt stop. The sling swivel has a patina. There is a white spot on the flash hider. The outside edges of the trigger guard have impact marks. The screw heads show moderate use. The markings are mostly legible. Overall, this rifle rates in about 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 bayonet. There is a small crack at the wrist but the bore is bright and it has deep rifling. This would fit wonderfully into any Spanish surplus or Mauser collection. Please see our photos.
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