1908 DWM Gewehr 98

[Mattox_01]

Goodmorning everyone, I'm Mattia from Italy and as my first thread I would like to share with you my DWM Gewehr 98 from 1908. It have all matching parts except for the safety flag wich is overnumbered with the correct serial. It was likely found on the field (maybe in a barn or in an attic) because it doesn't have any import marks nor modern firing proof ones. Unlike the exterior, the barrel is in like-new shape and it shoots extremely well.
It still have the stock disc with the Unit markings, and an EWB mark, that likely indicates that the rifle was used by an Einwohnerwehr Bayern member.
I would like to ask if some experts can clarify me why the stock has the finger grooves, when a 1908 stock shouldn't have it. Maybe it were made after by a private armourer for use in the EWB(???)
Thank you in advance, hope that you like my small piece of german history.

 

[PrayingMantis]

Nice find! Thanks for posting it here. Can you break it down and take a photo of the serial number inside the barrel channel of the stock? Judging from the wrist acceptance, this is a Bavarian rebuild and likely the stock was salvaged from another Gew.

 

[Mattox_01]

Thank you for the reply, it's very interesting to know!
When I disassembled it for cleaning the first time I've noticed that the barrel channel has only the same serial 696 stamped, also inside the upper handguard.
Unfortunately I didn't take any photos of the inside!

 

[Mattox_01]

Nice find! Thanks for posting it here. Can you break it down and take a photo of the serial number inside the barrel channel of the stock? Judging from the wrist acceptance, this is a Bavarian rebuild and likely the stock was salvaged from another Gew.

Here are some other photos of the details.

 

[Mattox_01]

Some other...

 

[AndyB]

The 115IR should GrossHessisches Regiment has nothing to do with Bayern, so mostly mixed by end of war and reused in Bavaria be Eiwohnerwehr.

 

[Mattox_01]

Nice find! Thanks for posting it here. Can you break it down and take a photo of the serial number inside the barrel channel of the stock? Judging from the wrist acceptance, this is a Bavarian rebuild and likely the stock was salvaged from another Gew.

By doing some researches in the forum (is really a fantastic source of info), I've noticed that it resembles so much some Ingolstadt rebuilds that are on the site, but I could be wrong as I'm not a super expert of German Imperial rifles.
What did you think? I'm very curious to know!

 

[chrisftk]

By doing some researches in the forum (is really a fantastic source of info), I've noticed that it resembles so much some Ingolstadt rebuilds that are on the site, but I could be wrong as I'm not a super expert of German Imperial rifles.
What did you think? I'm very curious to know!

I'm glad you have been reviewing the reference section, that's what we like people to do

When Praying Mantis mentioned "Bavarian Rebuild" that means Ingolstadt or Amberg rebuilds. They are something that has come up for discussion with more frequency due to a better understanding of what constitutes one. This one being Einwohnerwehr Bayern (EwB) marked is further Bavarian provenance.

This one certainly looks to fit the typical standard. Thank you again for posting and joining the forum.