Gew 98 questions..

[jaymzulm70]

Hey everyone, I just acquired a Gew 98 (1916/17 Spandau with 1920 stamped above the crown stamp) and I'm new to collecting and to forums and I have many questions about the rifle. I've researched it as best as I could and just can't figure out exactly what I have here. Anyone here that is knowledgeable about these rifles please respond! I can post pics as well....if someone can tell me how to do it? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[matthanne]

I have read that the 1920-stamped receivers were among the surrendered Gew98s that the Allied Control Commission inspected and allowed Germany to retain for their post-WW force.

 

[Loewe]

Welcome, - I think people here can help with your questions if you post some pictures. Usually this is the case, but it depends on taking the right pictures with decent clarity.

Post your questions along with your pictures, be sure to take as many as possible, but especially of the parts with matching serial numbers, in particular the barreled receiver and stock if they match. The stock and receiver will tell the most about the rifle and its history, if they match, but the barrel will tell if its been replaced (which is important usually).

To post pictures, you need to make a few posts, I think it is 3 posts before the restrictions are lifted; until then you will not be able to post many pictures. Maybe 3 or 4. To add pictures just click on manage attachments.

Hey everyone, I just acquired a Gew 98 (1916/17 Spandau with 1920 stamped above the crown stamp) and I'm new to collecting and to forums and I have many questions about the rifle. I've researched it as best as I could and just can't figure out exactly what I have here. Anyone here that is knowledgeable about these rifles please respond! I can post pics as well....if someone can tell me how to do it? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Loewe]

That is not the purpose of the "1920" property stamp:

http://www.k98kforum.com/showthread.php?5741-The-1920-Property-Mark

I have read that the 1920-stamped receivers were among the surrendered Gew98s that the Allied Control Commission inspected and allowed Germany to retain for their post-WW force.

 

[damiencain]

1920 stamp

I have a beautiful GEW 98 with a 1917 Danzig stamp, the 1920 stamp, and a flaming bomb on the butt indicating spanish civil war issue. Really neat rifle with lots and lots of history and in excellent shape. Arsenal refinished. Check the right side butt stock on yours. It may have german acceptance stamps and maybe a 1920 stamp (assuming all matching) and maybe a Spanish government stamp as well.

 

[matthanne]

That is not the purpose of the "1920" property stamp:

http://www.k98kforum.com/showthread.php?5741-The-1920-Property-Mark

Thanks for the outstanding info on this! Am now looking for a copy of that book, in Europe about 30 Euro, here $112 !

 

[jaymzulm70]

Welcome, - I think people here can help with your questions if you post some pictures. Usually this is the case, but it depends on taking the right pictures with decent clarity.

Post your questions along with your pictures, be sure to take as many as possible, but especially of the parts with matching serial numbers, in particular the barreled receiver and stock if they match. The stock and receiver will tell the most about the rifle and its history, if they match, but the barrel will tell if its been replaced (which is important usually).

To post pictures, you need to make a few posts, I think it is 3 posts before the restrictions are lifted; until then you will not be able to post many pictures. Maybe 3 or 4. To add pictures just click on manage attachments.

Thank you very much, I will post some pics tomorrow!