| Place | Europe: France |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM03710 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Firearm |
| Maker |
Amberg Arsenal |
| Place made | Germany |
| Date made | 1916 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Mauser Model G98 Rifle
Description
Mauser Model 98 bolt action rifle. Polished steel action and bolt with a blued barrel and trigger guard. Breech ring top stamped with a crown over AMBERG 1916. Full wood stock and top hand guard showing schrapnel damage to the right side of the butt and fore arm. It has a steel disc and two proof stamps on the butt. Complete with a cleaning rod.
History / Summary
The Mauser Gew 98 was the standard infantry rifle of the German Army during the First World War.