Rifles and Carbines III
In 1893, the Spanish army adopted the rifle mauser, Spanish model or 1893, in caliber 7x57 mm. This rifle was used for the first time, for the Spanish forces, in the battle of the Hill San Andrés, in Cuba.
Machine guns
1870-1875
Machine gun “Cristophe-Montigny”. It was a french model, but made in Spain. It had 37 barrels , in caliber 11 mm.
1881-1885
Machine gun “Palkramtz-Nordenfelt”. It was a swedish model, but made in Spain. It had 5 barrels , in caliber 11 mm and 25 mm. Weight, 55 kg. and 45 kg its tripod. It was used by Spanish Navy and on fortifications.
1896
Machine gun “Maxim-Nordenfelt”, mod. 1895. It was made in Spain, in caliber 7x57 mm with reinforced cartridge. Weight, 28,5 kg. and 52,5 kg its tripod. It was used by Spanish forces in Cuba.
Sorry, but I don´t have any picture or image of these machine guns.
Sir, that is all.
Spanish Marshal