Old Gun Mauser?
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03/04/20 04:34 PM
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Re: Old Gun Mauser?
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03/04/20 04:48 PM
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Yes, 98 mauser. The scope bases aren't standard issue though. Snice it's otherwise stock military issue I suspect it's a military sniper but that would need confirmation by someone more knowledgeable. If confirmed it's value goes up considerably. Thanks Warrior, I was told at one time it was a sniper rifle but I didn't consider the source as reliable, is 1915 the date of manufacture or does the serial number dictate that? Interesting on the bayonet- I thought the numbers should match.
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Re: Old Gun Mauser?
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Re: Old Gun Mauser?
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It's stamped Rax or Kax 98? Dang, that's one I haven't seen before! All the ones I've seen say " mod 98" check how it cocs
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Re: Old Gun Mauser?
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I believe it is a 98 and the claw mount scope bases are super cool and era correct. PLEASE tell me you have the scope that goes with it. I am drooling if you do.
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Re: Old Gun Mauser?
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03/04/20 05:50 PM
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I bet that's a small ring 98. That's the first one I've ever seen, so if it is, please excuse my ignorance! I believe you're right. Small ring, highly collectable as many small rings were converted to sporters making all original specimens sought after.
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Re: Old Gun Mauser?
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It is indeed a small ring Kar 98 in 8 m/m mauser. 1915 is the date of manufacture and Erfurt is the arsenal. The bayonet should also have a date on the spine of the blade.
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Re: Old Gun Mauser?
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It is indeed a small ring Kar 98 in 8 m/m mauser. 1915 is the date of manufacture and Erfurt is the arsenal. The bayonet should also have a date on the spine of the blade. I don't see a date, the bayonet seems to be more worn from a condition perspective than the rifle, there are three lines of text with the first word missing the first letters: _ _ FFENFBRIK Mauser A.G. Berndorf a. N.
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