Hello all I purchased this 1904 Danzig Gew 98 and noticed some odd stampings on the barrel and stock. I noticed first the eagle firing proof on the barrel. The eagle looked unusual to me and I noticed the rear sight was an original Lange sight. Up close the eagle does not appear to be recently stamped, but I'm certainly not an expert. Just wondering if anyone has any information on these markings.
After doing some research I noticed some other rifles to have the same style firing proof, one of which is a converted Gew98.
Finally, I noticed a strange marking on the stock. Unsure if it is an "H" or an "I". Wondering if anyone has seen a similar marking. Thanks for looking!
After doing some research I noticed some other rifles to have the same style firing proof, one of which is a converted Gew98.
Finally, I noticed a strange marking on the stock. Unsure if it is an "H" or an "I". Wondering if anyone has seen a similar marking. Thanks for looking!