^Lot 1474 SPANISH MODEL 1916 BOLT ACTION SHORT RIFLE.

Cal. 7.62x51mm. S# 3Z3990. Bbl. 22" Model 1916 bolt action short rifle mfg. in Spain by either Oviedo or Industria de Guerra de Cataluna and later converted to 7.62x51mm. The receiver is marked with the Falangist crest over the top of the receiver, with "CAL 7.62" and the S# marked on the left. Underside of the bbl. is AMCO import marked. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall, save for on the bolt assembly, which is polished in-the-white. 1-piece plain wood straight grip stock, with sling loop on left side of butt, and a plain wood handguard. Dovetailed blade front sight (with protective "ears") and tangent V-notch rear sight graduated 3-20. Matching numbers are present on the receiver, trigger guard, and floorplate. Bolt is mismatched. CONDITION: metal components retain large amounts of their arsenal blue finish, exhibiting areas of wear and thinning that show through to gray patina, scattered spots of light surface oxidation, as well as scattered superficial handling marks overall. Bright bore, exhibiting scattered spots of mild pitting, while retaining strong rifling throughout. Proper manual mechanics. Wood furniture shows scattered marks and impressions from handling and storage, but otherwise remains sound. PROVENANCE: From the Lifetime Collection of Malcolm Zickler, Ret. USAF Lt. Col. (26-875/MLW). CURIO. $300-400.