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You are correct, I was referring to the double 2's with the 7 stamped over. Fancy 2's, and I am brand new to all of this, but learning quickly. And I have no intention on parting with it, or my others. Just want to learn the history and enjoy it. Been a pleasure, and I might possibly reach out...

Hi Cyrano4747. Was hoping to possibly ask you a couple more questions if possible? Was wondering if you can shed any more light on the inspection stamps? One on the firing pin, one on the cap on end of bolt mainly. From what I have researched they appear to be inspectors stamp from Erfurt...

Thank you guy, appreciate the info.

Appreciate all your help Cyrano4747 , and I have the bug now to keep researching on Mausers , mainly war time. I sure it might bring up other parts of the war history as well.

Great explanation, thank you for taking the time. And no markings on barrel at all, appears much newer and most likely was changed. As far as inside the stock, all that was visible was the number 27 written in pencil. Thinking it was a measurement for barrel or stock ( just a guess). Will have...

Yes, very interesting finding out new things from history. I have learned more about war time recently by trying to investigate the Mauser. Do you have any input on all the other stamped marks?

Appreciate your thoughts on it Cyrano4747. Hopefully someone can identify exactly which variation of the 98 it is. I have been doing as much online research as I can, and my opinion is that it was produced in the first batch at Erfurt 1915. By all the markings found on it and matching numbers...

Also, I am new to the forum, and appreciate any time you can give me. Thank you in advance.

Trying to upload some photos, but is being troublesome.

I have acquired an old German Mauser 98, and hoping to get more information and opinions on it. Stripped rifle down and cleaned it, and while apart took pictures of all markings. The serial number is 7, and appears everywhere it is supposed to. Will post pics. And it is a sporter. So far my...