WW1 Gew 98 by Mauser Oberndorf …………..(F 1129) SOLD

Highly Desireable, fully matching G98 for WW I by Mauser Oberndorf.

This Gewehre 98 was produced in standard German military specification, with the new Mauser 3-lug bolt locking system and solid receiver. It has the 5-shot internal magazine and straight arm bolt with the three position flag safety to the rear.  Overall the rifle measures 49″.  The round barrel is a nominal 29″ long and the trigger Pull is 13″ to centre. Fully stocked in its original walnut semi-pistol grip stock with half-length hand guard over the barrel.  Steel butt-plate with serial number not able to read. Chambered in the 8mm (7.92 x 57mm) cartridge. Barrel step marked with calibre, shows “7.90”  Chamber carries the “S” for Spitzer. Outer action wall marked in Gothic script; “Gew 98”.  Receiver is bright and all markings easily discernible. This is the World War One or Great War rifle that the German Infantry was armed with and faced up to the British SMLE across No Mans Land. The rifle of the Dreaded Hun! They were know for their inherent accuracy as derived from a very strong action.

Straight arm bolt also now without finish but, all parts appear matching.  The serial number marked upon the RHS of the receiver ring is “8893/a”  The receiver ring is clearly marked “WAFFENFABRIK / MAUSER A-G / OBERNDORF A/N / 1915”  Three Imperial inspectors marks on LHS of receiver. The serial number is repeated on the barrel shank RHS between the rear sights and the receiver.  “Lange-Visier” type rear sight graduated from 400 to 2000 meters. No windage adjustment.  Standard front sight on a block with cross-hatched ramp to reduce glare.

All other parts, fixtures and fitting bare matching numbers, even the action fixing screws are correct.  The underside of the bolt stub has Imperial inspection marks and the stock carries the matching number.  The stock shows all the normal Imperial German markings in all the usual places.  Clear cartouches below the stock ID disc which is unmarked. Slight timber fault which has been attended to in the distant past.

Altogether this is a very fine example of a highly sought after rifle in good untouched condition.  The bore has cleaned up nicely and looks very good – excellent for a rifle of this age.  Mechanically fine and BNP proofed – ready to exercise again. I fail to see how the new Keeper would be disappointed in any way.

The value we see in this rifle is the fact that it is untouched – it has not been mucked about with and is highly original condition – these are becoming more and more difficult to find.  They usually only appear when collections are sold off.

FAC Required  –  Stock No’ F 1129

  £ 1695.  SOLD

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