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1916 Gewehr 98 Rifle (Mfg by Spandau)

Thanks guys .... :biggrin:

I have some other WW1 pieces that I've yet to create photo montages for, but I'll start lining them up...

Regards,
Doug
 
Gott Mit Uns said:
That is one great looking Gew 98, Badger. I'm hoping to pick up one myself pretty soon. How's she shoot?
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Thanks ... :thumbsup:

I haven't shot her ...

I try not to shoot any of my old pieces that are real collectibles as I'm always worried about damaging them somehow ..

Regards,
Doug
 
Badger said:
Thanks ... :thumbsup:

I haven't shot her ...

I try not to shoot any of my old pieces that are real collectibles as I'm always worried about damaging them somehow ..

Regards,
Doug
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You're welcome. I personally buy my guns as equal parts collectibles and shooters, but I understand how you feel. I wouldn't mind having that Gew98 even if I never got to shoot it! :biggrin1:
 
Many seem to feel that way, and I guess the stock might suffer if care isn't taken (possibly could crack it from excessive shooting or drop it- I think it falling over is the biggest worry I have, or banging it into something as its so long!)

But I do not recall ever having a Modell98 type rifle damaged by shooting it? Now the G43/K43 which I have owned a dozen over the years, was a constant headache with broken parts etc.. fun to shoot but damn unreliable and prone to breaking parts.

I never use crappy ammo, never corrosive garbage, but good surplus non-corrosive ammo I have never had a problem for shooting a Gew.98.

Of course, experiences vary and i bet you could find someone who has had troubles!


Badger said:
Thanks ... :thumbsup:

I haven't shot her ...

I try not to shoot any of my old pieces that are real collectibles as I'm always worried about damaging them somehow ..

Regards,
Doug
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The bore of my 98a is pristine, oddly enough, so I just hate to add any wear to it. Of course the handguard is split and the stock is duffel cut, so I guess the matter of whether I should shoot it would be a moot point anyways.
 
Badger , Were you still looking for a rod for it ?. I can't recall off hand if I ever swapped one with you last time.
 
gew98 said:
Badger , Were you still looking for a rod for it ?. I can't recall off hand if I ever swapped one with you last time.
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What a memory partner ... :thumbsup:

You already took care of me a few years ago... thanks for remembering ... :biggrin1:

Regards,
Doug
 
Erfurt 1916

Hello Badger:
you may be interested in my Erfurt 1916 in the for sale section.
 
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