1917 Spandau G98
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1917 Spandau G98
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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Its worn a muzzle protector at sometime.
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v14/j ... ics011.jpg[/pic]
Is this a Bavarian Regiment on stock disc?
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That is nice
Looks to be in very good condition. Congrats.
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.
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.
*Bang* Did I hit it?
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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
Joe
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
Joe
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Ahaaaaaaaaaaa! I seem to have left the UK with mine - and it's still comfy!!Top marks for observation Duncan Very Happy that is indeed a MOD comfy mat!
Not mine, i just borrowed it.
Joe
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What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.