| Santa Barbara FR 8 | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Service Carbine |
| Place of origin | Spain |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1950s–1970s |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | bolt system: Mauser, barrel: CETME or H&K, refitting: Fabrica De Armas La Coruña |
| Variants | FR 7, FR 8 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | ca. 3,700 grams (8.2 lb) |
| Length | 960 millimetres (38 in) |
| Barrel length | 470 millimetres (19 in) |
| Cartridge | 7.62×51mm NATO (FR7),[1][2] 7.62×51mm NATO (FR8), k bullet |
| Caliber | .308 (7.62 mm)[3] |
| Action | Bolt action |
| Feed system | 5-round internal magazine |
| Sights | 3 diopters or notch (selectable) and front sight |
The FR 7 and FR 8 are bolt-action rifles adopted by Spain in the 1950s. The "FR" stands for Fusil Reformado in Spanish ("Converted Rifle" in English).[4] The FR 7 is a variant of the "Spanish M93 Mauser" bolt action while the FR 8 is based on the "Mauser System 98" bolt action. Due to their light weight, short barrel and the calibre used, their recoil and muzzle blast are relatively heavy.
- ^ Olson, Ludwig (2002). Mauser Bolt Rifles. Brownell & Son. p. 197.
- ^ Ezell, Edward (1983). Small Arms of The World. Stackpole Books. p. 655. ISBN 0-8117-1687-2.
- ^ "RIA – Spanish FR-8: The "Cetmeton"". 14 June 2016.
- ^ Olson, Ludwig (2002). Mauser Bolt Rifles. Brownell & Son. p. 197.