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Infanteriegewehr Modell 1898 (Gew 98)

Infanteriegewehr Modell 1898 (Gew 98)

Description

The main rifle of the German Army in World War One and the most successful bolt action design ever produced. Saw limited service in World War Two. Magazine held 5 rounds - clip fed.

Marks and Stamps: (L side of Breech) Serial No (Top of Receiver) WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER A.-G. OBERNDORF A/N. 1917 Serial no (L side of Receiver) GEW 98 (Bolt handle) 903

Specifications

Accession Number: 148 Period of Use: 1898 - 1940s
Type: Single shot rifle War Zones: Boer War; First World War; Spanish Civil War
Country of Origin: Germany Type Date: 1898
Manufacturer: Waffenfabrik Mauser A-G Oberndorf am Neckar Serial Number: 6076
Manufacture Date: 1917 Calibre/Ammunition: 7.92mm
Weight: 4140g Length Overall: 1255mm
Cyclic Rate: Single Shot Length Barrel: 740mm
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