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Another Spanish Modelo 1893 sporter


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This is my new-to-me Modelo 93. Just got it back from the gunsmith today after a lengthy stay for a barrel reset, receiver peep sight and front sight ramp adds, new firing pin, and rebluing (all of which cost more than I paid for the rifle). I refinished the stock myself. This replaces a different 93 that I had and loved but sold to someone who really, really wanted it. 

I took this one straight to the range and put five rounds down it at 25 yards — all good so far, no signs of keyholing etc. I forgot to bring an aperture for the rear sight so I didn’t try anything at 100 yds. Maybe this week. Note the calibers laser etched. I specifically wanted .275 Rigby on there in case this one goes overseas with me. 
 

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That's nice.  I tried cutting down the barrel and rechambering, but I have not been successful with getting them to not keyhole.  I think the rifling is toast on the barrels I tried it on.

 

Yeah, 275 Rigby.  NOBODY WILL KNOW it's a military caliber.  I think one of my reamers or headspace gauges is actually marked 275 Rigby.  I think Brownells was out of stock on 7x57, but instock for 275 Rigby.

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