Mauser Gewehr 98 rifle

Rifle has a wood frame with a steel barrel and action. Stamped into the top of the receiver is, "DANZIG 1916" with an image of a crown. Various makers marks and serial numbers are stamped on the rifle.

  • OCLC #: 1003043060
  • Physical Location: Pritzker Military Museum & Library — Safe — REALIA 04009
  • Personal Collection:
    • Avery Jacobek Memorial Collection
  • Production, Publication, Distribution, Manufacture, and Copyright Notice: [Germany] : Danzig, 1916
  • Physical Description: 1 rifle : wood and steel, 7.92 mm caliber ; 125 cm in length
  • General Notes:
    • Title by cataloger.
    • Date from item.
    • Rifle is chambered in the 7.92 x 57 mm Mauser rifle cartridge. Also known as 8 mm Mauser.
    • Danzig was one of four royal armories that produced M98 rifles.
    • The Gewehr 98 rifle was the standard German service rifle from 1898-1935.
    • Serial number on the left side of chamber/receiver: 1880
    • Cartouche on wood stock: 1880
    • Serial number on bolt: 8347
    • Serial number on rear of bolt: 1022