Gew.98 muzzle cover markings
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RoscoeTurner
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Chris, are you aware of any references for the various muzzle cover markings either book or website? I have Storz but it doesn't mention markings for the covers.
Storz mentions that Danzig made a substantial number of these for the Prussians. I've always assumed the ones without trademarks to come from them.
That being said, private contractors were also heavily used. Some are easily deciphered (Samsonwerke, Bülow, etc), others not so much.
These were mechanically not easy to manufacture and relatively expensive; and one point during the war, there was even a trial of a substitute muzzle cover made from cloth or heavy paper..I've only seen the drawings in Storz, never a surviving one.
I would also recommend Weaver's trademark book, some of the small obscure makers aren't in there but it will give you a good idea for the logos of the major ones. At $50, It's a cheap resource to have on hand.
That being said, private contractors were also heavily used. Some are easily deciphered (Samsonwerke, Bülow, etc), others not so much.
These were mechanically not easy to manufacture and relatively expensive; and one point during the war, there was even a trial of a substitute muzzle cover made from cloth or heavy paper..I've only seen the drawings in Storz, never a surviving one.
I would also recommend Weaver's trademark book, some of the small obscure makers aren't in there but it will give you a good idea for the logos of the major ones. At $50, It's a cheap resource to have on hand.
RoscoeTurner
Well-known member
Thanks guys.
Chris, forgot that I had that book. Will check it out later today for any matches.
Chris, forgot that I had that book. Will check it out later today for any matches.
PrayingMantis
Senior Member
Here is some information on Vollmer, the maker of your muzzle cover:
https://www.k98kforum.com/threads/gewehr-98-muzzle-covers.45871/post-370128
https://www.k98kforum.com/threads/gewehr-98-muzzle-covers.45871/post-370128
RoscoeTurner
Well-known member
Thank you.
