German Gew98 Gewehr 8mm Mauser Bayonet Coaster Sight Bolt Action Rifle C&R
SOLD FOR: $2025
LSB#: 210917MW89
Make: Mauser Obernforf, Germany.
Model: Gewehr 98 (Gew. 98 or 1898)
Serial Number: k125
Year of Manufacture: 1905
Caliber: 8mm Mauser (7.92x57mm)
Action Type: Bolt Action, Internal Magazine
Markings: The partial import mark on the right rear of the receiver reads “N.J. CAL. 8mm TURKEY”. The top of the receiver is marked “WAFFENFABRIK / MAUSER A.-G. / OBERNDORF A/N / 1915”. The left side of the receiver is marked with the serial number and “Gew. 98”. The right side of the receiver and barrel shank are each marked with three “crowned letters”. The barrel shank is also marked “1”. The bolt assembly is marked with Czechoslovakian “circled Z” stamps in 4 places. The bottom metal and stock hardware are marked with numbers that do not correlate to the serial number and/or “crowned letters”. The right side of the butt is marked “A” and with 3 “crowns letters”.
The base of the Model 1898 bayonet blade is marked “V.C.SCHILLING / SUHL”. The crosspiece is marked with a “crowned letter” on the top and a unit number on the side “B.4.R.S.120.”. The spine is marked “05” and with 2 “crowned letters”. The base of the grip is marked with 2 “crowned letters”. The scabbard’s frog stud is marked “30398”.
Barrel Length: Approximately 29 Inches
Sights / Optics: The front sight is an inverted “V” post set atop a small ramped base. The rear “roller coaster” sight is a sliding “V” notched sight escalator that is marked for differing elevations on the top, left and right of the sight base. The top of the base is marked from “5-20” and the sides are both marked from “4 – 20” in increments of 2.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The two piece hardwood stock has a pistol grip, nosecap with stacking hook, hole for the included cleaning rod, barrel band with sling loop, through bolt, sling base under the butt, and metal buttplate. A quick release sling loop is attached to the trigger guard. The buttplate shows scratches, discoloration from oxidation, and surface erosion. The stock shows filled & repaired cracks at the buttplate. The stock shows numerous scrapes, scratches & compression marks. Many have damaged small portions of surface wood. These marks have been oiled over. The LOP measures 13 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Very Good overall condition as refurbished.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The muzzle & grooves are grey and the rifling is deep. There is fouling and intermittent erosion in the grooves and at the muzzle. The fouling should clean up some.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 90% of its metal finish as refinished. Small scratches and surface erosion show through the new finish. The metal shows scrapes and small scratches. The receiver and bottom metal show discoloration from oxidation. The screw heads show use and oxidation. The markings on the receiver are deep. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements. The bayonet mounts the rifle properly.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: The rifle comes with a Model 1898 Bayonet & Scabbard. The bayonet metal shows scrapes, discoloration from oxidation, and light surface erosion. The wood shows several scratches. The metal on the scabbard shows scrapes, small scratches, and some discoloration from oxidation. The leather shows scrapes, surface loss, discoloration, and soiling. Overall the bayonet & scabbard are in about Good to Very Good condition. The rifle has a leather sling attached. It shows light scrapes, discoloration & surface creasing on the leather as well as oxidation on the metal. It is in about Very Good condition.
Our Assessment: This German Gewehr 98 Mauser was made back in 1905 at the Mauser Oberndorf. There is no German “eagle” stamped on the receiver and the import mark reads “TURKEY” indicating that this rifle was produced for Turkey as a contract rifle. The metal has been refinished and the wood has been refurbished. The rifle still has lots of nice markings on the metal. The roller coaster sights are in good shape for being over 100 years old. The rifle comes with a Model 1898 Bayonet & Scabbard. The rifle looks impressive with the bayonet mounted. This is a good looking Gewehr 98 Mauser that will add to your Military collection.