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Old February 8, 2012, 06:11 PM   #1
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need to identify.

Im sure its a mauzer but it has no id as to the caliber any info will be greatly appreciated.
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Old February 8, 2012, 06:21 PM   #2
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another photo

photo 2
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Old February 8, 2012, 06:24 PM   #3
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another photo

photo 3
and 4
sorry about breaking up message and photos thought there was a download size limit.
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Old February 8, 2012, 06:33 PM   #4
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Looks to be 8mm here is a link to show one complete.
http://www.gunsamerica.com/981088482...PANDAU_K98.htm
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Old February 9, 2012, 06:08 AM   #5
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German WWI MauSer Gew.98, made at the Spandau Arsenal. Unless rebarreled, it will be in 7.92x57. What else you need to know?
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Old February 9, 2012, 09:35 AM   #6
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Its a WW1 gew98 and should be chambered in 8mm Mauser. That marking in the triangle is a Polish marking. Could you post some full length photos of the rifle?
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Old February 11, 2012, 10:08 PM   #7
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full length photos

Here's the full length photos you can't read the tape measure, but it is 38 inches overall length and barrel is 29 inches. It was inherited by my Dad from a close friend the stock was all busted and broke and discarded before we got it. I would like to know if I can get a synthetic stock or do I have to go with a wood stock.
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Old February 11, 2012, 10:15 PM   #8
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Yep: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gewehr_98
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Old February 12, 2012, 12:08 AM   #9
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Either wood or synthetic stock can be found to fit your barreled action.

You might be able to find an original 98 stock. Check Gunbroker.com
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Old February 12, 2012, 10:24 AM   #10
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I would highly recommend restoring that one. Polish marked Gew98's are not common at all. All the missing military parts for your rifle can be found and its a very simple restoration since the barrel has not been cut.
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Old February 12, 2012, 11:14 AM   #11
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i second doing a restore thats a very nice gun
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Old February 12, 2012, 12:10 PM   #12
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Thanks guys

Thanks I will start doing a restore of it then. May take some time but will post final pics when I get it completed.
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Old February 12, 2012, 02:52 PM   #13
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Thanks I will start doing a restore of it then. May take some time but will post final pics when I get it completed.
Excellent decision. If you need any help finding parts just send me a message. I recently restored two Gew98's that were in similar condition.
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