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Cosmic_Canik

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Hi, fellas,
New to the site, trying to find info on my gewehr 98 that i found in my grandmother's attic, along with a 1918 Enfield No. 1 mk III* (almost perfect condition) and a 1907 model Winchester 1897 (crack in receiver, mantelpiece item).

i have tried to lookup proofs and things to match mine to, but i can't find the exact ones. Obviously it's A DWM. the year's been skinned off, it's 19-- cannot read the rest. i know it doesn't have the correct stock, barrel and bolt. so here's some pictures of what I'm working with.



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Cosmic_Canik said:
Hi, fellas,
New to the site, trying to find info on my gewehr 98 that i found in my grandmother's attic, along with a 1918 Enfield No. 1 mk III* (almost perfect condition) and a 1907 model Winchester 1897 (crack in receiver, mantelpiece item).

i have tried to lookup proofs and things to match mine to, but i can't find the exact ones. Obviously it's A DWM. the year's been skinned off, it's 19-- cannot read the rest. i know it doesn't have the correct stock, barrel and bolt. so here's some pictures of what I'm working with.



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Welcome. Can you take a pic of the top of the receiver ring and barrel code? (Underside of the barrel.. 2 letters and a number)



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chrisftk said:
Welcome. Can you take a pic of the top of the receiver ring and barrel code? (Underside of the barrel.. 2 letters and a number)



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well heres's what i got. i think it's what you asked for? This barrel isn't the OE barrel, it has no identifying features on it at all.
 

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nirvana said:
180 degrees over. Flip it.
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Unfortunately, this rifle has been rebarreled. Collector value is shot, but if it is tied to a family member, that has a different kind of value and something that still makes it special in its own way.

Thanks for sharing

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chrisftk said:
Unfortunately, this rifle has been rebarreled. Collector value is shot, but if it is tied to a family member, that has a different kind of value and something that still makes it special in its own way.

Thanks for sharing

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Well I'm guessing it was my grandfathers at some point. Like I said I found these in my grandmothers attic. It was in bad shape to begin with. There's a huge gap between the receiver and the barrel. Us it worth it trying to fix this one or should I look for another?
 
Cosmic_Canik said:
Well I'm guessing it was my grandfathers at some point. Like I said I found these in my grandmothers attic. It was in bad shape to begin with. There's a huge gap between the receiver and the barrel. Us it worth it trying to fix this one or should I look for another?
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My recommendation would be to build this as a sporter (damage is already done, it's not a rare maker--and rebarrel expensive to fix for what will be a m/m shoiter) get a sporter stock and an already sporterized bolt and you could have a nice hunting rifle/shooter with sentimental value.

If you want one in original condition, use us as a resource in your search. We have a number of advanced collectors here that can help you find one or maybe even sell one to you.

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It is 1917 manufacture, can't be anything else with the RR we can see and the fact it is an i-block.

Cosmic_Canik said:
i have tried to lookup proofs and things to match mine to, but i can't find the exact ones. Obviously it's A DWM. the year's been skinned off, it's 19-- cannot read the rest. i know it doesn't have the correct stock, barrel and bolt. so here's some pictures of what I'm working with.



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