Description

The Gewehr 98 (abbreviated G98, Gew 98, or M98) is a bolt-action rifle made by Mauser for the German Empire as its service rifle from 1898 to 1935. The Gewehr 98 was introduced into German military service in 1898, replacing the Gewehr 1888. The bolt-action design was the latest refinement of the 1895 design patented by Paul Mauser on 9 September 1895.

MANUFACTURER – GUSTLOFF WERKE 1944

MATCHING NUMBERS

PHOSPHATE FINISH

7.92x55mm (8mm)

5 ROUND INTERNAL BOX MAGAZINE

IRON SIGHTS – HOODED FRONT/GRADUATED REAR

MARKNGS – "bcd 4" ON RECEIVER

                     "avk" "ck" – MANUFACTURER CODE

                      GERMAN ARMY STAMP

LEATHER SLING

NO BOX