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19OJ-16 GERMAN GEWEHR MDL 98

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:90.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 600.00 USD
19OJ-16 GERMAN GEWEHR MDL 98
German DWM Mauser Gewehr 98 bolt action rifle, 8 x 57 JS caliber, Serial #9979. The rifle is in good overall condition with a 29” barrel with a ramped blade front and tangent style rear sights. The barrel retains themajority of its military blue finish with the receiver going to primarily grey patina. The front ring has gouging and dated 1915 with some pin prick pitting at the wood line. The smooth wood stock is in good conditionwith handling marks and is slightly proud at the toe. The ram rod and sling swivels are retained with a smooth steel butt plate. The lot includes a period leather rifle sling. The bore is fair, the action is crisp and the markings are sharp on this WWI era German service rifle. Est.: $300-$600. (C+R).