1917 Spandau G98

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1917 Spandau G98

Post by joseyclosey » Sat Sep 23, 2006 1:13 pm

Bought this nice G98 today, 1917 Spandau with a nice crisp bore and matching numbers. Heres a few pics.

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Its worn a muzzle protector at sometime.

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Is this a Bavarian Regiment on stock disc?

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Post by ThePitbullofLove » Sat Sep 23, 2006 4:23 pm

Very, very nice!
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That is nice

Post by Niner » Sat Sep 23, 2006 7:32 pm

Looks to be in very good condition. Congrats.
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Post by Oldbrass » Thu Nov 02, 2006 4:58 pm

Is the stock matching as well? When did they stop using the ID disk and switch to the take down disk? I'm new to Gew98's but I though that they were all building them with takedown disks by 1917.

That's an absolutely BEAUTIFUL Gew98 BTW! I just picked up my first and it's no where near as clean or un-dinged! I'm at least 4 shades of green with envy. :D
*Bang* Did I hit it?
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Post by DuncaninFrance » Thu Nov 02, 2006 5:23 pm

Very very nice Joe - hope it shoots as good as it looks.

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Post by joseyclosey » Fri Nov 03, 2006 2:17 pm

Hi Oldbrass welcome to the show, if you have some pics of your G98 how about a post on it? I would be interested in seeing it.

Mine is in good condition, unfortunately the stock is from an earlier rifle, as after November 1915 the unit markings were applied to the top surface of the butt plate.

My rifle is a "Stern Gewehre" as indicated by the star on the receiver, these rifles were assembled in government factories from parts manufactured by small metalsmithing companies. The drawback of this type of manufacture / assembly being poor components interchangeability.

I still consider it a nice addition to my collection though :D

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Post by joseyclosey » Fri Nov 03, 2006 2:22 pm

Duncan, this rifle belonged to a good friend and fellow club member who unfortunately passed away recently and i will continue shooting it in his memory.

BTW it is a very good shooter when i do my part! ;)

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Post by DuncaninFrance » Fri Nov 03, 2006 3:10 pm

Is it me or do I spot an MOD comfymat? :roll: :roll:

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Post by joseyclosey » Sun Nov 05, 2006 3:45 pm

Top marks for observation Duncan :D that is indeed a MOD comfy mat!

Not mine, i just borrowed it.

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Post by DuncaninFrance » Sun Nov 05, 2006 5:47 pm

Top marks for observation Duncan Very Happy that is indeed a MOD comfy mat!
Not mine, i just borrowed it.
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Ahaaaaaaaaaaa! I seem to have left the UK with mine - and it's still comfy!!

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