All versions of the rifle saw extensive service in the Spanish Army, beginning in the in 1898, the of 1920–1927, and the of 1936–1939. The M1893 was developed into several variants, including a shortened adopted by the Spanish as the M1895, and as the M1913 and M1916 short rifles. The M1893 introduced a short staggered-column box magazine that fit flush with the bottom of the stock the magazine held five rounds flush with the bottom of the rifle, which could be reloaded quickly by pushing a from the top of the open bolt. The M1893 was based on the experimental M1892 rifle, which developed for the as part of a program to correct deficiencies in the earlier of Mauser rifles. Illustration of a Mauser Model 1893 rifle Type Place of origin Service history In service 1893– Used by Wars Production history Designer Designed 1893 Manufacturer Produced 1893–1943 Specifications 15 rounds/minute Feed system 5 round fixed Sights The Mauser Model 1893 is a commonly referred to as the Spanish Mauser, though the model was adopted by other countries in other calibers, most notably the.
