WW1 Gew’98 Mauser by Oberndorf………………… (F 1283)
Created on April 1st 2026
Standard Infantry Rifle of the Imperial German Army
This Gewehre 98 was produced in standard German military specification, with the new Mauser 3-lug bolt locking system and solid receiver. It has the 5-shot internal magazine and straight arm bolt with the three position flag safety to the rear. Overall the rifle measures 49″. The round barrel is a nominal 29″ long and the trigger Pull is 13″ to centre. Fully stocked in an original walnut semi-pistol grip stock with half-length hand guard over the barrel. Steel butt-plate, n.v.n.. Chambered in the 8mm (7.92 x 57mm) cartridge. Barrel step un marked with calibre. Chamber carries the numerals “1/081”- meaning unknown. Outer action wall marked in Gothic script; “Gew 98”. Receiver was bright and all markings easily discernible. This is the World War One or Great War rifle that the German Infantry was armed with and faced up to the British SMLE across No Mans Land. The rifle of the Dreaded Hun! They were know for their inherent accuracy as derived from a very strong action.
Straight arm bolt also now without finish but,serial number from upper bolt stub removed by grinding. Clearly marked on the underside of the bolt is the circled “Z” of the Czech CZ factory. Safety currently non-oporational. The serial number marked upon the LHS of the receiver ring is “7019 / q” The receiver ring is clearly marked “WAFFENFABRIK / MAUSER A.G. / OBERNDORF A/N. / 1917” Three Imperial inspectors marks on RHS of receiver. “Lange-Visier” type rear sight graduated from 400 to 2000 meters. No windage adjustment. Standard front sight on a block with cross-hatched ramp to reduce glare. Front or nose band to the stock has the clever marching hook used by the infantry to do as is suggested by the name and hook up their slings.
All other parts, fixtures and fitting bare non-matching numbers. The stock faintly shows Imperial German markings in all the usual places. No stock ID disc but a bolt strip-down washer. Incorrect rear sling swivel mount. Half length cleaning rod stored under barrel and bayonet fitting. Leather reproduction sling in position with correct rear sling attachment. The stock is dark with a minimal quantity of dings and dents assocciated with a military rifle from the period. It is suspected that this stock is from another Mauser model of the time. The steel is adopting the mottled brown look in its ageing process. The bore is quite good and the rifle has been CIP approved – so is ready to go. A fair representation of the Gew 98, may shoot better than it looks.
FAC Required – Stock No’ F 1283
£ 575.
A Good and Rare S1898/05 Bayonet
Standard issue for the Gew 88 and the G98. Overall length 20.5/8″ in steel scabbard. 19.3/4″ drawn. The single edged blade is 14.1/2″ from tip to guard with a single wide fuller on each side. Unusually it becomes wider towards the end; altering from 1″ acroos the ricasso to a full 1.1/4″ giving extra weight to the blade for chopping. Wooden gripps with diagonal groves for extra grip. Steel birds head pommel with sprung fixing catch. The blase is dated on the spine with “Crown / W / 16” over a smaller crowned acceptance mark. The makers details are clear on the ricasso: “STAHLBLUME / winged figure with trumpet / FERD.SCHULBUTERMANN / REMSCHEID – HASTEN.” The steel is in fine condition as are the grips. Blued steel scabbard marked “CO 89 58” in good condition. This bayonet fits well to the rifle above.
£ 245.
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