Offered here is a Spanish Air Force Model 1944 (M44) bolt-action rifle chambered in 8mm Mauser (8×57 IS). This rifle remains in good overall military surplus condition and retains its original military configuration.
A major highlight of this example is its matching receiver, bolt, and floorplate, enhancing its collector appeal. The receiver ring is clearly marked with the Spanish Air Force (Ejército del Aire) crest, which remains well defined and easily identifiable.
The metal surfaces retain an even military blued finish with honest service wear and handling marks consistent with decades of military use. There are no obvious signs of modern refinishing, preserving the rifle’s authentic surplus character.
The rifle is fitted with the correct hooded front sight, adjustable tangent rear sight, straight bolt handle, and original bayonet lug assembly. The original cleaning rod is not present.
The original hardwood stock remains structurally solid and shows the expected handling marks, dents, and finish wear accumulated through military service, with no major cracks observed. The original steel buttplate is intact and retains the integrated cleaning kit compartment.
The bore is bright with strong, well-defined rifling and only light to moderate service wear. Mechanically, the rifle functions as intended.
Spanish Air Force M44 rifles are encountered less frequently than their standard Army counterparts, making them a desirable variation for collectors of post-war Mauser rifles while remaining an excellent choice for the range.
Caliber: 8mm Mauser (8×57 IS)
Action: Bolt Action
Model: Spanish Air Force Model 1944 (M44)
Condition: Good Military Surplus
Matching Numbers: Receiver, Bolt & Floorplate Matching
Bore Condition: Bright Bore with Strong Rifling
Stock: Original Military Hardwood Stock
