The Gewehr 98 (aka Gew. 98) chambered in 8mm Mauser (7.92x57mm) was introduced into German military service in 1898, replacing the Gewehr 1888. The bolt-action design was the (at the time) newest variation of the 1895 design patented by Paul Mauser on Sept. 9, 1895. The German Gewehr-Prüfungskommission (rifle testing commission) adopted the Gewehr 98 on April 5, 1898. In 1901, the first troop issues of the Gewehr 98 rifles were made to the East Asian Expeditionary Force, the Imperial German Navy, and three Prussian army corps. The first combat use of the Gewehr 98 was during the Boxer Rebellion in 1898. By the start of WW1, over 2.2 million Gew. 98 rifles had been produced. Even after the Great War ended, the legacy of the Gew. 98 can bee seen in the designs of many modern bolt action rifles.
The rifle you see here was made by Danzig Arsenal in 1916. At some point in it’s life, it was refurbished and had the Lange Visier sights replaced. Without taking apart the bolt, it appears to be all matching (not a guarantee). It also appears to have a “duffle cut” that was never repaired (see picture). This rifle also comes with a Stahlblume M1898/05 bayonet in fair condition. Overall, this will make a great addition to your collection.
Due to the size and care needed to ship this rifle correctly, the shipping cost will be higher.
