37th Div Ohio
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Beautiful and very seldom seen! Very nice acquisition Chris!
1911 WMO Württembergische Gewehr 98
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I checked Jon's Mauser Archive and came up with the following production numbers for Württemberg-specific Gew98s:
1911: 4,500 pieces
1912: 5,000 pieces
1913: 5,000 pieces
So a total of 14,500 pre-war, unless some were ordered in early 14 as well. These clearly had a low survival rate too. Cyrus and I recall seeing a 1901 dated Württembergische Gew98, though maybe this was some sort of trials rifle?
1911: 4,500 pieces
1912: 5,000 pieces
1913: 5,000 pieces
So a total of 14,500 pre-war, unless some were ordered in early 14 as well. These clearly had a low survival rate too. Cyrus and I recall seeing a 1901 dated Württembergische Gew98, though maybe this was some sort of trials rifle?
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Spartaner545
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What a treasure of a rifle. Congratulations, Chris.
The wurttemberg antler is still used today as a proofmark by the proof office in the city of Ulm in modern day Baden-Württemberg.
With kind regards
Vincent
The wurttemberg antler is still used today as a proofmark by the proof office in the city of Ulm in modern day Baden-Württemberg.
With kind regards
Vincent
Thanks Vincent, it's cool the symbol continues to survive, it's unique. I recall seeing it on a few other items as a property mark from Württemberg too. I have a Walther model 4 holster with it.
cj556
Senior Member
Correct me if I’m wrong but this appears to be one also: https://www.morphyauctions.com/jamesdjulia/item/1361-369/
Thanks Paul! I know you are a busy man these days, so I appreciate you posting the pics!
Sure looks it to me Marc. People clearly knew what it was when they were bidding too. That's big $$ for back then!
Thanks as always!