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Gew 98 collection so far

MichaelWC

MichaelWC

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I'm trying out some new picture angles with my new camera. This is about 75% of my collection right now. I'm still editing some other photos. So forgive me if the other photos are not done yet. This is my collection of manufacture dates or what coin collectors call "date set". Still need some more to complete manufacture dates from 1898 to 1918. The Great War photo I did for fun. Hope you enjoy.
 

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Gew 98's are the best rifle for me. Love the collection.

Which one in your collection is your fav?
 
Not big on WW1 Gew`s but , I have to say those are a great grouping to be proud of . Generally when You find WW1 Gew`s there 60 to 70% if your lucky . Some of the Nicest Gew`s I have seen !!!!!:thumbsup::thumbsup:
 
The WMO/1909 is pretty damn rare, most of the rest can be tough (and expensive) depending on condition and a few variables. Still a fine collection from the looks of it (with 25% missing!).
 
Thank you everyone for the kind words. Here is three more Gew 98's that I own. The middle rifle is a servicemen's target rifle chambered in 8.15 x 46r. I'm also restoring two Gewehr 98's.
 

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Very nice collection! That 1905 DWM looks awesome, the stock looks to still be nice and polished, love it!
 
Great and very impressive collection. Congratulations!

I do have one question.

I dont know a lot about rifles, i am more your friendly neighbourhood bayonet guy but why are all those slings installed in this way? I see this a lot with german rifles 98 in the US and i wonder why the slings are attached like this and not like "they should be" as shown in many pictures and books.

Please dont take it as in insult, its an honest question because all of your slings are installed in the same way.


Keep up the good work with your collection.

With kind regards

Vincent
 
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Spartaner545 said:
Great and very impressive collection. Congratulations!

I do have one question.

I dont know a lot about rifles, i am more your friendly neighbourhood bayonet guy but why are all those slings installed in this way? I see this a lot with german rifles 98 in the US and i wonder why the slings are attatched like this and not like "they should be" as shown in many pictures and books.

Please dont take it as in insult, its an honest question because all of your slings are installed in the same way.


Keep up the good work with your collection.

With kind regards

Vincent
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Keeping an original sling in the traditional parade loop format puts a massive amount of strain on a 100 year old piece of leather. The only reason I would rig one properly would be for a display or a book, it would have to be an extremely supple one for me to attempt it. Otherwise you’re better off leaving them off or slacked out. Doing a modified version allows you to retain the slack without damaging anything.
 
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