German Gew. 98 Mauser Custom Double Triggers 9.3×62 Bolt Action Rifle C&R

SOLD FOR: $1345

LSB#: 210909BW25

Make: Heinrich Barella Company of Suhl, Germany

Model: Custom Gewehr 98

Serial Number: 24419

Year of Manufacture: 1931 or prior. The H. Barella Company ceased business in 1931.

Caliber: 9.3×62 Mauser

Action Type: Bolt Action, Internal Magazine

Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “H. BARELLA GEWERHFABRIK BERLIN SUHL”. The left side of the barrel shank is marked with a “crown / N” proof, “St.m.G.”, and with the serial number. The left side of the receiver is marked “2,5 g G.B.P. / St.m.G.” and “S”. The top of the bolt handle and bottom of the cocking piece are each marked with a “crown”. The receiver and bottom metal have each been marked with decorative metal work. The bolt has been jeweled. The recoil pad is marked “CLARK’S GUN SHOP”.

Barrel Length: Approximately 27 ¾ Inches

Sights / Optics: The front sight isa beaded blade set atop a full length serrated rib. The rear sight is set into the full length rib. It is a stationary “U” notched blade. A second flip up “U” notched blade can take its place to sight longer distances. The rear of each blade is checkered.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is set up for a left handed shooter. The hardwood sporting stock has a pistol grip with wooden grip cap, raised cheek piece on the right side of the butt, dark nose, and a hard rubber recoil pad.  The recoil pad shows cracking, surface loss and compression. The wood shows several scrapes & scratches that have been oiled over. The LOP measures 14 ¾ inches from the face of the front trigger and 13 ? inches from the face of the rear trigger, to the back of the recoil pad. The stock rates in about Very Good Plus overall condition. 

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The grooves are semi bright; light grey near the muzzle. The rifling is deep. The grooves near the muzzle are light grey. There is fouling and light intermittent erosion in the groove near the muzzle. The fouling should clean up some.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its current metal finish. The metal shows scuffs, light scrapes, and small scratches. The most prominent marks are on the bottom metal. The screw heads show use. The markings are crisp. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good Plus to Fine condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None

Our Assessment: The Custom German Mauser is built on a Gewehr 98 receiver. It is chambered in 9.3×62 Mauser which is a readily available (on-line), hard hitting hunting cartridge used for large game animals. It was customized by the German H. Barella Company. Looks great for its age and has a strong bore. The rifle is currently set up for a left handed shooter. Heinrich Friedrich Wilhelm Barella founded his first gunshop way back in 1844. The business continued after his death. It was run by family members until the business ceased in 1931.