FR8 - Wikipedia
The FR 7 and FR 8 are bolt-action rifles adopted by Spain in the 1950s. The "FR" stands for Fusil Reformado in Spanish ("Converted Rifle" in English). [4] The FR 7 is a variant of the "Spanish M93 Mauser" bolt action while the FR 8 is based on the "Mauser System 98" bolt action.
Rifle FR-7 и FR-8 (Spain) - Modern Firearms
The FR-7 and FR-8 rifles were developed during late 1950s in Spain during their transition from military bolt action rifles to new, select-fire CETME Mod.58 assault rifles, chambered for then-new 7.62×51 NATO ammunition.
FR7 - The Firearms Forum
Jun 27, 2007 · The FR7 is safe shooting 7.62 NATO, but not .308 Commercial. According to the Standard Catalog of Military Firearms, it's value is: Exc. - $200 V.G. - $140 Good - $100
Obvious difference between FR8 and FR7 Mauser? - The Firing Line
Apr 17, 2011 · FR8 is large ring, FR7 is small ring, FR7 has straight stock like other small ring mausers such as 1916 and 1985 while FR8 stock has a heel like 98 mausers. FR8 large ring can handle 308 with no problem.
Armed (But Not Dangerous): The Franken-Mauser: Spain's FR-8
Nov 3, 2012 · Alongside the FR-8, Spain also manufactured the FR-7*. Functionally identical the FR-8, the FR-7 was built from older, weaker Model 93 Mauser actions. Because of this, there's a bit controversy and debate in shooting circles about whether or not the FR-7 is safe to shoot.
SPANISH MAUSER FR7 CARBINE, 7.62X51mm NATO - Guns International
SPANISH MAUSER FR7 CARBINE, 7.62X51mm NATO Description: Reduced from $850. Some of these rifles were used by the Spanish Special Forces. In the 1950s these rifles were converted from 1916 mauser. All numbers match, bore is shinny with strong rifilig.
Spanish FR7 info - Gunboards Forums
Feb 17, 2019 · The FR-7 rifles were converted from Spanish Model 1916 rifles, which are based on Model 1893 Mauser rifles, also known as “Small ring” Mausers. The FR-8 rifles were converted from Spanish Model 1943 rifles, which are based on Model 1898 Mauser action, also known as “Large ring” Mauser action.
The CETME's bolt-action buddy: The Spanish FR8 rifle (VIDEOS)
Feb 14, 2019 · Built during the Cold War to help train Spanish troops, the FR8 bolt-action rifle is a classic Mauser action in 7.62x51mm NATO. Tim Harmsen with the Military Arms Channel covers the basics on...
thoughts, facts and opinions please - The Firing Line Forums
Nov 29, 2012 · FR8 rifles were built on Modelo 1943 actions manufactured at La Coruna armory in Spain. They were configured to resemble a more modern military rifle. The actions are strong and well-made, manufactured on machinery bought from Germany in 1942.
Any Spanish FR7 or FR8 Mauser gun owners? - The Firearms Forum
May 30, 2005 · I'm also - as it seems any FR7 or FR8 owner is - interested in what other people shoot in their gun. I'm really not into reloading at all. I plan to shoot 7.62 NATO rounds in it as a general rule, although I may try to find some very low (as low powered as …