*◊ RARE DWM GEW98 NAVY ISSUE RIFLE.

SN 5239. Cal. 7.92 mm. 30″ bbl, with multi-position rear sight. “DEUTSCHE WAFFEN-UND / MUNITIONSFABRIKEN / BERLIN / 1906” above chamber. Imperial proofs on right chamber, two being a rare personal Naval inspector’s mark, Naval pentagonal crown/P, “Gew. 98.” on left receiver. Visible numbers are matching except for rear bbl band. Bolt assembly is numbered and matching. Bolt, barrel and receiver bear a large Imperial Naval pentagonal crown/M acceptance stamp; barrel and receiver are struck with six pointed star/S indicating the larger S bore for the Spitzer (pointed) bullet and the barrel is marked Bö153 identifying the batch number of the high quality Böhler steel used. Walnut stock with Navy style metal disc on right. Orig cleaning rod. With black leather sling. With orig flip-open muzzle cap. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 70% blue that is corroded and fading to brown. In the white receiver and bolt assembly has light corrosion overall. Wood is very good with normal light dings and dents. Sling is worn and cracking. Muzzle cap retains 85% orig finish. Bore is frosted. Mechanics are fine. 43475-1012 C&R (2,500-4,500) – Lot 2670

Auction: Firearms - March 2016

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
	2670	$0.00	◊ RARE DWM GEW98 NAVY ISSUE RIFLE. SN 5239. Cal. 7.92 mm. 30″ bbl, with multi-position rear sight. “DEUTSCHE WAFFEN-UND / MUNITIONSFABRIKEN / BERLIN / 1906” above chamber. Imperial proofs on right chamber, two being a rare personal Naval inspector’s mark, Naval pentagonal crown/P, “Gew. 98.” on left receiver. Visible numbers are matching except for rear bbl band. Bolt assembly is numbered and matching. Bolt, barrel and receiver bear a large Imperial Naval pentagonal crown/M acceptance stamp; barrel and receiver are struck with six pointed star/S indicating the larger S bore for the Spitzer (pointed) bullet and the barrel is marked Bö153 identifying the batch number of the high quality Böhler steel used. Walnut stock with Navy style metal disc on right. Orig cleaning rod. With black leather sling. With orig flip-open muzzle cap. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 70% blue that is corroded and fading to brown. In the white receiver and bolt assembly has light corrosion overall. Wood is very good with normal light dings and dents. Sling is worn and cracking. Muzzle cap retains 85% orig finish. Bore is frosted. Mechanics are fine. 43475-1012 C&R (2,500-4,500) – Lot 2670 Auction: Firearms - March 2016 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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*◊ RARE DWM GEW98 NAVY ISSUE RIFLE.