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DWM Gewehr 98 8mm Mauser SN: 7988l

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 850.00 USD
DWM Gewehr 98 8mm Mauser SN: 7988l
German WWI era military bolt action rifle dated 1915. Features blued finish, 29" barrel, blade front sight, "roller coaster" rear sight, bayonet lug, cleaning rod, manual safety, front sling swivel, rear swivel mounts on trigger guard and at butt. Semi-pistol grip walnut shoulder stock has "duffel bag" cut under rear band, with loose forend. Bore is fair to good condition, dark and lightly pitted with strong rifling. Retains 40% finish, blotchy and brown colored, some rough surface texture on parts, some bare metal on edges. Receiver and bolt originally polished in-the-white, now a matching brown coloration with some bare metal retained in small areas. Wood is good serviceable condition with many dents, scratches, small gouges. Markings are good, fairly crisp, readable. Numbers match on bottom metal, bands & some screws where observed. Bolt is mismatched. No importer marks observed. Condition is NRA Good+ *** C&R Firearm ***