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Posted: 8/7/2005 1:16:06 AM EDT
My neighbor has this rifle that some guy just gave him. It says: deutsche waffen-und munttionsfabriken berlin 1916. It also has what looks like GEM. 98., also a symbol with a crown and wings on it. PIctures will be up soon. What caliber and is it worth anything.
sorry for the crappy photos my wife has the camera in florida with her.  
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Posted: 8/7/2005 1:43:29 AM EDT
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must have one hell of a zoom |
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Posted: 8/7/2005 1:44:52 AM EDT
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lmao, no thats my web cam.
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Posted: 8/7/2005 1:58:29 AM EDT
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It appears to be a heavily sporterized Gew 98 Mauser. The Gew 98 was the main battle rifle of germany during WWI.
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Posted: 8/7/2005 10:27:28 AM EDT
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Is it worth anything? And how do I know what cartridge it's chambered for? 8mm? |
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Posted: 8/7/2005 10:32:57 AM EDT
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Originally it was an 8mm Mauser. It probably still is, but it looks like somebody took the time to turn down the bolt and add a new rear sight, so maybe they screwed in a new barrel too. You need look and see if it's got the original barrel or is marked in anyway. I think the GEW98 barrel will be marked either 7.92mm or (I have one 7.93mm). 7.92mm is another designation for 8mm Mauser.
The value of sporterized Mausers could vary from $20 to $2500, usually around $80 - $200. Yours looks like it might be nicer than a Bubba garage job, but its hard to tell. |
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Posted: 8/7/2005 10:33:36 AM EDT
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If there's no marking anywhere, a smith can make a chamber casting. |
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Posted: 8/7/2005 10:35:21 AM EDT
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You might try the Curios and Relics forum with this if you haven't already. (Under armory)
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Posted: 8/7/2005 10:35:25 AM EDT
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no I dont actually |
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Posted: 8/7/2005 11:30:29 AM EDT
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That's nice. Since you are taking the time to criticize my topic, your response should read: Actually, I don't. Double negative, geesh.  |
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Posted: 8/7/2005 11:32:31 AM EDT
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Thanks Giacutter, I thought about that after I posted this. Thank you everyone who has given input. |
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Posted: 8/8/2005 2:02:43 AM EDT
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ask a GD mod or staph member to move this thread there if you don't want to start fresh.
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Posted: 8/8/2005 4:17:10 AM EDT
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You need to get the chamber checked, it might be a 8mm-'06. There were many of these chamber mods done to alleviate brass availability.
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