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Upperville, VA  20185

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Item No.: 8040 Price : SOLD
Item : WWI, GERMAN GEWEHR 98 BY DWM IN 1915
Description :
This is an original, WWI, German Gewehr 98 Mauser Infantry Rifle manufactured by Deutsche Waffen-und Munitionsfabriken (DWM) of Berlin in 1915. It is chambered for the 8mm Mauser cartridge and was the standard infantry rifle of the German army in WWI. This is a U.S. captured rifle and has "E.C. Whitmore." over "Grandpre" over "Oct. 17. '18." carved into the left butt stock. The rifle is mismatched, but in very good condition overall. It retains about 50% of its factory blued finish. The finish is strongest on the barrel and front nose cap. The trigger group and butt plate have the most finish wear. The receiver, originally bright, is a silvery pewter with a speckling of very light pitting. The mechanics need some work, as the rifle does not stay cocked when the bolt is closed. The bore is dark with some pitting along its length. The stock is in good shape with visible acceptance markings, but it has been duffle cut under the barrel band. There are a few dings and scratches from use, and of course the carved markings from the Doughboy who brought it back. There are unit markings on the stock disk. Included is a sling that appears to be original, but the leather keeper loop has been replaced. This is a nice war trophy Gew. 98. Stock no. 21149

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