*◊ RARE SPANDAU 8MM GEWEHR 98 “KOLONIAL GEWEHR” RIFLE.

*◊ RARE SPANDAU 8MM GEWEHR 98 “KOLONIAL GEWEHR” RIFLE. SN 5750c. Cal. 8mm. Early Spandau Arsenal G98 “kolonial Gewehr” as used by German Southwest Africa (modern day Namibia) Colonial troops (Koniglichte Schutztruppe). In the white receiver marked crown over “SPANDAU 1900”. Left receiver marked SN 5750c and Fraktur “Gew.98”. Bbl marked with rifle SN and “S” bore diameter mark as well as early nitro and Imperial proofs. Rifle has features unique to the kolonial Gewehr, having a turned down bolt handle with corresponding stock recess and curved Lange rear sights whose marks uniquely start at 200 instead of the normal Gew. 98 400 metres range. All metal parts match, except for rear band which is marked “53”. Hardwood stock is marked with rifle SN, several nice imperial proofs, and stock disc is unit-marked “S K.S.9671.” which represents “Koniglichte Schutztruppe”. Comes with sling swivel and early Gewehr 98 metal muzzle cover. Nice example of German Colonial rifle with provenance. PROVENANCE: Collection on Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Good with browning to the receiver and bolt body, bluing otherwise 80%. Bore is dark with strong lands and grooves. Stock is good with scattered handling marks and scratches. 4-53309 DW37 (3,500-5,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

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
	3144	$7,475.00	◊ RARE SPANDAU 8MM GEWEHR 98 “KOLONIAL GEWEHR” RIFLE. SN 5750c. Cal. 8mm. Early Spandau Arsenal G98 “kolonial Gewehr” as used by German Southwest Africa (modern day Namibia) Colonial troops (Koniglichte Schutztruppe). In the white receiver marked crown over “SPANDAU 1900”. Left receiver marked SN 5750c and Fraktur “Gew.98”. Bbl marked with rifle SN and “S” bore diameter mark as well as early nitro and Imperial proofs. Rifle has features unique to the kolonial Gewehr, having a turned down bolt handle with corresponding stock recess and curved Lange rear sights whose marks uniquely start at 200 instead of the normal Gew. 98 400 metres range. All metal parts match, except for rear band which is marked “53”. Hardwood stock is marked with rifle SN, several nice imperial proofs, and stock disc is unit-marked “S K.S.9671.” which represents “Koniglichte Schutztruppe”. Comes with sling swivel and early Gewehr 98 metal muzzle cover. Nice example of German Colonial rifle with provenance. PROVENANCE: Collection on Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Good with browning to the receiver and bolt body, bluing otherwise 80%. Bore is dark with strong lands and grooves. Stock is good with scattered handling marks and scratches. 4-53309 DW37 (3,500-5,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 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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