Hey! Im just new to the forum here so this is my first official post. I recently inherited this Gewehr 98 from my late Grandfather. He was a huge war history buff and had this rifle/bayonet on display in his basement for years.
Its a 1915 Spandau, serial numer 9074. Externally, its a numbers matching unit right down to the screws, except for the rear strap swivel. The bayonet is stamped Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Cie, Solingen. The only number I found was 15 (Year?) on the top side of the blades base along with some Imperial markings. The rifle also has a diagonal duffle cut found before the rear band.
I am a total rookie when it comes to these old Mausers so I feel pretty grateful to have been given such a cool piece of history. Is there a registry for the Gew 98 where I can offer my serial number? Also, is there a parts list/schematic available for these guns and an official list of parts that should be stamped with serial numbers? I intend to preserve this rifle to the best of my ability so any advice or references regarding Gew 98 information would be greatlty appreciated.
Thanks in advance! Great forum by the way!
Its a 1915 Spandau, serial numer 9074. Externally, its a numbers matching unit right down to the screws, except for the rear strap swivel. The bayonet is stamped Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Cie, Solingen. The only number I found was 15 (Year?) on the top side of the blades base along with some Imperial markings. The rifle also has a diagonal duffle cut found before the rear band.
I am a total rookie when it comes to these old Mausers so I feel pretty grateful to have been given such a cool piece of history. Is there a registry for the Gew 98 where I can offer my serial number? Also, is there a parts list/schematic available for these guns and an official list of parts that should be stamped with serial numbers? I intend to preserve this rifle to the best of my ability so any advice or references regarding Gew 98 information would be greatlty appreciated.
Thanks in advance! Great forum by the way!
