Revised: 9/15/2014

Please note: There is a typographical error in the catalog. The catalog lists the rifle as an “88/98”, but is actually an “88/97”.

VERY RARE MAUSER GEWEHR 88/98 TROOP TRIALS RIFLE, MADE AT OBERNDORF IN 1895.

SN 1294. Cal. 7.92mm. This small ring Mauser trials rifle is completely matching with Imperial proof marks visible on the small of the walnut stock below the lower swing swivel and on the flat portion of the right side of the butt. Imperial inspection marks are also present on the floorplate, trigger guard assembly, receiver, buttplate, bolt root, both bbl bands and Lange sight assembly. This rare and unusual rifle, one of only 2000 made, features a bbl jacket of the type used on the Gewehr 88. The GEW 88/98 however mounts the new Lange sight assembly and the Mauser bolt. At some point in the past This rifle was part of the works collection of Mauser, Koln-Erhendorf (the sheet steel working factory founded by Alfons Mauser, Wilhelm’s second son in 1896) and after WWII, during the general disarmament of the German population, the rifle was deactivated by means of a hole approx 5mm in diameter being drilled in the center of the bbl shroud & bbl just in front of the receiver ring, penetrating into the chamber itself. The hole has been filled and the area around the hole & the plug are now visible and marked by an unblued surface where the bluing has been buffed away. To complete the restoration, this area should be reblued. As a consequence of this reactivation, the shootability of this rifle cannot be warranted. The bolt, recoil crossbolt, cleaning rod & buttplate are in the white, but all other parts are blued. PROVENANCE: Mauser Koln-Ehrendorf Collection, Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Retains approx 98% bluing with the only blemish being the bbl restoration as previously noted. Metal surfaces are all smooth & unpitted, showing very little evidence of field use. Even the bbl jacket, cleaning rod & bayonet bar show no indications of use. Floorplate shows signs of some old rust spots. Surface of the stock is excellent with very few scratches. Significantly, the stock has been refinished resulting in some loss of wood, which causes the magazine assembly & buttplate to stand out slightly. The Imperial German inspection marks on the stock have all been lightly sanded, but are still visible and deep. All original markings have been completely retained. Bore is good & shiny, rifling is good, lands & grooves could use a good cleaning. Mechanics are complete and in superb operational condition. 4-53142 (4,000-7,500) – Lot 1360

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1360	$5,750.00	Revised: 9/15/2014 Please note: There is a typographical error in the catalog. The catalog lists the rifle as an “88/98”, but is actually an “88/97”. VERY RARE MAUSER GEWEHR 88/98 TROOP TRIALS RIFLE, MADE AT OBERNDORF IN 1895. SN 1294. Cal. 7.92mm. This small ring Mauser trials rifle is completely matching with Imperial proof marks visible on the small of the walnut stock below the lower swing swivel and on the flat portion of the right side of the butt. Imperial inspection marks are also present on the floorplate, trigger guard assembly, receiver, buttplate, bolt root, both bbl bands and Lange sight assembly. This rare and unusual rifle, one of only 2000 made, features a bbl jacket of the type used on the Gewehr 88. The GEW 88/98 however mounts the new Lange sight assembly and the Mauser bolt. At some point in the past This rifle was part of the works collection of Mauser, Koln-Erhendorf (the sheet steel working factory founded by Alfons Mauser, Wilhelm’s second son in 1896) and after WWII, during the general disarmament of the German population, the rifle was deactivated by means of a hole approx 5mm in diameter being drilled in the center of the bbl shroud & bbl just in front of the receiver ring, penetrating into the chamber itself. The hole has been filled and the area around the hole & the plug are now visible and marked by an unblued surface where the bluing has been buffed away. To complete the restoration, this area should be reblued. As a consequence of this reactivation, the shootability of this rifle cannot be warranted. The bolt, recoil crossbolt, cleaning rod & buttplate are in the white, but all other parts are blued. PROVENANCE: Mauser Koln-Ehrendorf Collection, Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Retains approx 98% bluing with the only blemish being the bbl restoration as previously noted. Metal surfaces are all smooth & unpitted, showing very little evidence of field use. Even the bbl jacket, cleaning rod & bayonet bar show no indications of use. Floorplate shows signs of some old rust spots. Surface of the stock is excellent with very few scratches. Significantly, the stock has been refinished resulting in some loss of wood, which causes the magazine assembly & buttplate to stand out slightly. The Imperial German inspection marks on the stock have all been lightly sanded, but are still visible and deep. All original markings have been completely retained. Bore is good & shiny, rifling is good, lands & grooves could use a good cleaning. Mechanics are complete and in superb operational condition. 4-53142 (4,000-7,500) – Lot 1360 Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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VERY RARE MAUSER GEWEHR 88/98 TROOP TRIALS RIFLE, MADE AT OBERNDORF IN 1895.