1916 Spandau Gew98

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1916 Spandau Gew98

1916 Gewehr 98 Rifle (Mfg by Spandau)

Caliber: ........................ 7.92 x 57mm (8mm Mauser)
Rifling & Twist: .............. 4 Groove, Right Hand
Barrel Length: ............... 29.13 in. (740mm)
Overall Length: ............. 49.2 in. (1250mm)
Weight: ........................ 9 lb. (4.075 - 4.150 kg without sling)
Magazine Capacity: ........ 5 rounds
Qty Mfg: ....................... 5 million (Estimated production between 1898 - 1918 by John' Walter's calculations)

Source: ....................... The German Rifle by John Walter (1979) - ISBN: 0969048688

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Date(s): January 29, 2006. Album by Badger. Photos by Badger. 25 - 48 of 131 Total. 8308 Visits.

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25 Serial # x06 (last two digits of #606) on bolt release catch	26 Serial # x06 on safety - Imperial Crown Inspection Mark on reverse side	27 Serial # x08 on safety and cocking sleeve - Imperial Crown Inspection Mark	28 Authentic Gew98 Sling. Hooked up in Parade Position (button catch closed)
29 No markings - Left side of butt	30 Serial # 606 on butt plate - Imperial Crown Inspection Mark	31 Serial # 606 on butt plate - Imperial Crown Inspection Mark	32 Serial # 606 on butt plate - Imperial Crown Inspection Mark
33 1916 Spandau (7.92 x 57mm) Gew98	34 Serial # 06 on cleaning rod - Imperial Crown Inspection Mark	35 Imperial Inspection Mark on front barrel band	36 Imperial Inspection Marks on front and rear barrel bands
37 Imperial Inspection Mark on rear barrel band	38 Imperial Inspection Mark on rear barrel band	39 Serial # x06 (last two digits of #606) on rear (Lange) sight base - Imperial Crown Inspection Mark	40 Serial # x06 (last two digits of #606) on rear (Lange) sight base - Imperial Crown Inspection Mark
41 Serial # x06 (last two digits of #606) on rear (Lange) sight base - Imperial Crown Inspection Marks	42 Imperial Crown Inspection Marks on receiver	43 Authentic Gew98 Sling. Hooked up in Parade Position (button catch closed)	44 Serial # 606r on bolt - Serial # x06 and Imperial Crown Inspection Mark on bolt sleeve
45 Serial # 606r on bolt - # x06 on bolt release catch, extractor, safety and bolt sleeve, plus Imperial Crown Inspection Mark on bolt sleeve	46 Serial # x06 (last two digits of #606) on follower plate - Imperial Crown Inspection Mark	47 Serial # x06 (last two digits of #606) on follower plate - Imperial Crown Inspection Mark	48 7.92 x 57mm chamber (Gew98)