PrayingMantis

They were brought in for a long time. God only knows on the countries of origin, as the Germans sent off a fair few in sales, military...

This topic came up on Gunboards back when I still went there occasionally. Aside from the bring backs, as Chris mentioned, a lot came...

Great point, Cyrus! Only contribution I can make is the barrel is extremely late. It corresponds with late Böhler blanks from the tail...

I'll add to Marc's comment, this could also be an Amberg rework. The wrist would be the way to tell, but this might be too sanded to...

Bavarian rebarrel as denoted by the crown A markings (Amberg Arsenal) & lion proofs. I’ll let the others chime in but I believe this is...

Awesome postcard. Love the Saxon Wappen. I have a sword marked to IR 181, and a rifle to its reserve: Post in thread 'Gewehr 98 DWM 1907...

When I first moved here in 1996 I did have the opportunity to meet with several people who knew him. They all said he was quite the...

Absolute stunner! I added it to the reference.

I have to agree with Chris…. I have tried to stay away from running up against members here that I know their handles on GB rifles that...

Thanks for the additional photos! This is a nice one, I’m quite fond of warhorses. I’ll get it in the reference.

You can say my name Jordan, if you can remember it. This is all in the public sphere—this forum, Gun Broker, and other venues we all...

Highest DWM/01 recorded, a 500 jump and lends some weight to the possibility DWM broke into the b-block... wish the stock-unit were...

Bolt body is period depot renumbered, but striker assembly is mismatched. A correct navy bolt and bolt parts from this era would have...

I just got back from a week long trek at the Archives outside of Boston. I mentioned finding this among other things. Chris asked me to...