Blackadder
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Hello
My late grandfather left behind a small collection of "items", among which is a Spandau 1916/.17 Gew 98. It has had the rear sight and base removed, and a Redfield peep sight has been installed with two screws into the receiver (this appears to be the only physical modification made to the rifle). The front blade has been replaced with a Redfield blade, but the front sight mount appears intact (it looks like the Redfield was just inserted into the dovetail). The rifle is all parts matching except for the bolt, which is blued and has a turned-down handle (number 06 on the bolt as opposed to 02 on the rest of the rifle). The stock is a sporter with a Herters buttplate. The metal itself is in good condition, with a bright bore, and it is very accurate (it's taken several deer this year alone).
How he came by it, I do not know, unfortunately. I do know that he brought back a P-08 and P-38, but I don't know if this Mauser was a bring back or a later acquisition.
I was hoping that I could call on the resources and knowledge of this forum in determining what the markings on this rifle indicate, as well as the feasibility of restoring it. I've been digging though Google, and it looks like I might be able to locate all of the necessary parts (a matching handle would be wonderful, though!) with my only concern being the tapped receiver: if those two little screw holes have ruined the rifle, I may not bother.
Photos:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/44582990@N07/8452019330/in/photostream
http://www.flickr.com/photos/44582990@N07/8452019450/in/photostream
http://www.flickr.com/photos/44582990@N07/8450929019/in/photostream
http://www.flickr.com/photos/44582990@N07/8452019648/in/photostream
I hope to get better photos once I can borrow a camera that can take close-ups in better focus. Also, the screw behind the trigger guard (not pictured-has a matching serial).
Thank you for your help in advance!
My late grandfather left behind a small collection of "items", among which is a Spandau 1916/.17 Gew 98. It has had the rear sight and base removed, and a Redfield peep sight has been installed with two screws into the receiver (this appears to be the only physical modification made to the rifle). The front blade has been replaced with a Redfield blade, but the front sight mount appears intact (it looks like the Redfield was just inserted into the dovetail). The rifle is all parts matching except for the bolt, which is blued and has a turned-down handle (number 06 on the bolt as opposed to 02 on the rest of the rifle). The stock is a sporter with a Herters buttplate. The metal itself is in good condition, with a bright bore, and it is very accurate (it's taken several deer this year alone).
How he came by it, I do not know, unfortunately. I do know that he brought back a P-08 and P-38, but I don't know if this Mauser was a bring back or a later acquisition.
I was hoping that I could call on the resources and knowledge of this forum in determining what the markings on this rifle indicate, as well as the feasibility of restoring it. I've been digging though Google, and it looks like I might be able to locate all of the necessary parts (a matching handle would be wonderful, though!) with my only concern being the tapped receiver: if those two little screw holes have ruined the rifle, I may not bother.
Photos:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/44582990@N07/8452019330/in/photostream
http://www.flickr.com/photos/44582990@N07/8452019450/in/photostream
http://www.flickr.com/photos/44582990@N07/8450929019/in/photostream
http://www.flickr.com/photos/44582990@N07/8452019648/in/photostream
I hope to get better photos once I can borrow a camera that can take close-ups in better focus. Also, the screw behind the trigger guard (not pictured-has a matching serial).
Thank you for your help in advance!