*◊ EXTREMELY UNUSUAL COMMERCIALLY PROOFED GERMAN GEWEHR 98 MILITARY STYLE RIFLE BY DWM.

SN 235. Cal. 7.92mm. No German military markings. Lange rear sight assembly has graduations from 400-2000 meters. SN “235” appears on receiver, bbl, bolt, rear sight and stock. Handguard which matches externally in color & condition is numbered “4416” internally but not to the rifle. No other parts are numbered. Side rail address reads “DEUTSCHE WAFFEN-UND MUNITIONSFABRIKEN BERLIN”. Proof markings consist of turn of the century German pre-1912 crown/BUG & N commercial Nitro proofs plus the in-house DWM circular proof which appears on the small of the stock, receiver, bolt & bbl. The unmarked receiver ring is in-the-white. Stock is SN “285” which is stamped in the German military manner below the lower swing swivel. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Bluing is 96%+. Light rusting on cleaning rod & swing swivels. Fire bluing remains on the bolt removal lever. Stock is in excellent condition showing no evidence of field use with only a few scattered scratches & small dents. Bore is bright and features strong rifling. Mechanics are complete and show very little evidence of use. Estimated manufacture date is 1905-1912. 4-53096 JJW2 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 1362

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
	1362	$1,840.00	◊ EXTREMELY UNUSUAL COMMERCIALLY PROOFED GERMAN GEWEHR 98 MILITARY STYLE RIFLE BY DWM. SN 235. Cal. 7.92mm. No German military markings. Lange rear sight assembly has graduations from 400-2000 meters. SN “235” appears on receiver, bbl, bolt, rear sight and stock. Handguard which matches externally in color & condition is numbered “4416” internally but not to the rifle. No other parts are numbered. Side rail address reads “DEUTSCHE WAFFEN-UND MUNITIONSFABRIKEN BERLIN”. Proof markings consist of turn of the century German pre-1912 crown/BUG & N commercial Nitro proofs plus the in-house DWM circular proof which appears on the small of the stock, receiver, bolt & bbl. The unmarked receiver ring is in-the-white. Stock is SN “285” which is stamped in the German military manner below the lower swing swivel. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Bluing is 96%+. Light rusting on cleaning rod & swing swivels. Fire bluing remains on the bolt removal lever. Stock is in excellent condition showing no evidence of field use with only a few scattered scratches & small dents. Bore is bright and features strong rifling. Mechanics are complete and show very little evidence of use. Estimated manufacture date is 1905-1912. 4-53096 JJW2 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 1362 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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*◊ EXTREMELY UNUSUAL COMMERCIALLY PROOFED GERMAN GEWEHR 98 MILITARY STYLE RIFLE BY DWM.