Beware the drive-by bayonetting...

**Asmodeus** · March 16th, 2009, 05:09 PM

Ok so the FR-8 is nowhere near as long as a MN 91/30...

I've been looking for a reasonably priced one for a few years. An older gentleman was walking the gunshow last weekend with it over his shoulder. he was asking $300; got it for $225. Finish is thin in spots, wood is excellent, bore is crisp and clean. Now one of my 121,0000 CETME bayonets has a home.

**sxHarr05** · March 16th, 2009, 06:18 PM

Very nice!

Now you've got to acquire 120,999 more "homes".

**eddyb74** · March 16th, 2009, 10:03 PM

Excuse my ignorance but could you give me a little history on that rifle please. Very cool little rifle by the way.

**Advocate** · March 16th, 2009, 10:15 PM

that stock is soooo pretty!

**andrewjs18** · March 17th, 2009, 12:15 AM

love the wood on this rifle..

**Asmodeus** · March 17th, 2009, 09:02 AM

Originally Posted by eddyb74

Excuse my ignorance but could you give me a little history on that rifle please. Very cool little rifle by the way.

Basically it was a transitional rifle for the Spanish military as they moved from the 8mm Mauser bolt action to the 7.62 NATO CETME battle rifle.

It's a large ring mauser action, and from the front of the receiver to the butt it's pretty much the same Model 1943 Mauser used by many European nations. This one, however was built in 1955 with the barrel from the C model CETME in 7.62 NATO as one of the training and transitional arms.

What looks like a gas tube under the barrel is actually a hollow tube for storing cleaning supplies and the lock mount for the bayonet (same bayonet as the CETME).

Model: FR-8 (Fusil Refromando No. 8, or Modified “musket” number 8)
Caliber: 7.62 NATO (.308 Winchester)
Weight: ~7.5 lbs
Total overall length: 39 inches
Barrel length w/flash hider: 19 inches
Rifling: right hand, 4 groove, 1:12
Magazine: 5 rounds
Rear sight: Adjustable for elevation peep dial
Front sight: Adjustable for elevation/windage eccentric post.