*◊ PRE WWI COMMERCIAL GERMAN GEWEHR 98 SERVICE PATTERN RIFLE MADE AT OBERNDORF IN 1913.

SN 236. Cal. 7.92mm. This Gewehr 98 is an unusual and overall appealing service pattern rifle which has survived two world wars in remarkable original condition. Part of its appeal is that it does not have any Imperial German military pressure proofs or firing proofs. Instead, the receiver & bolt root are commercially marked with an Antler stamp of the Oberndorf proof house indicating perhaps a private purchase by a non-military customer. The stock which is numbered to the rifle SN “236” does have Imperial inspection stamps below the unit marking disk and in in the wrist. Handguard is internally marked “236”. Imperial component inspection marks on metal components are also present on the trigger guard, floorplate and buttplate. Matching SNs appear throughout the rifle and include bbl bands, bbl, receiver, all bolt components, floorplate, trigger guard assembly, on the Lange rear sight and buttplate. The bbl is “S” marked and shows a caliber marking of “7.91”. Cleaning rod is not present. Rifle is accompanied by a good, brown leather sling. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Metal has aged & turned brown, particularly in the receiver & bolt area, with little bluing or orig white surfaces remaining. However there is corrosion present on bolt handle & forward portions of the bolt. The Lange sight & both bbl bands have turned brown. The exposed portion of the bbl retains approx 10-20% & has turned mostly brown. Stock & handguard on this rifle are its most outstanding features. Wood is smooth, brown, not refinished, pleasing tone and color. Bore is dirty with some corrosion, has strong rifling, needs a good cleaning. Crown is good. Mechanics are excellent & fully functional. In combination with the barreled action, this does make a very collectible rifle. 4-53144 JJW30 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1361

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
	1361	$2,950.00	◊ PRE WWI COMMERCIAL GERMAN GEWEHR 98 SERVICE PATTERN RIFLE MADE AT OBERNDORF IN 1913. SN 236. Cal. 7.92mm. This Gewehr 98 is an unusual and overall appealing service pattern rifle which has survived two world wars in remarkable original condition. Part of its appeal is that it does not have any Imperial German military pressure proofs or firing proofs. Instead, the receiver & bolt root are commercially marked with an Antler stamp of the Oberndorf proof house indicating perhaps a private purchase by a non-military customer. The stock which is numbered to the rifle SN “236” does have Imperial inspection stamps below the unit marking disk and in in the wrist. Handguard is internally marked “236”. Imperial component inspection marks on metal components are also present on the trigger guard, floorplate and buttplate. Matching SNs appear throughout the rifle and include bbl bands, bbl, receiver, all bolt components, floorplate, trigger guard assembly, on the Lange rear sight and buttplate. The bbl is “S” marked and shows a caliber marking of “7.91”. Cleaning rod is not present. Rifle is accompanied by a good, brown leather sling. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Metal has aged & turned brown, particularly in the receiver & bolt area, with little bluing or orig white surfaces remaining. However there is corrosion present on bolt handle & forward portions of the bolt. The Lange sight & both bbl bands have turned brown. The exposed portion of the bbl retains approx 10-20% & has turned mostly brown. Stock & handguard on this rifle are its most outstanding features. Wood is smooth, brown, not refinished, pleasing tone and color. Bore is dirty with some corrosion, has strong rifling, needs a good cleaning. Crown is good. Mechanics are excellent & fully functional. In combination with the barreled action, this does make a very collectible rifle. 4-53144 JJW30 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1361 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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*◊ PRE WWI COMMERCIAL GERMAN GEWEHR 98 SERVICE PATTERN RIFLE MADE AT OBERNDORF IN 1913.