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WW1, 1909 Dated, Imperial German, DWM Mauser G98, 7.92mm Calibre, Infantry Rifle. (Matching Numbers) Original Sling OLD SPEC. **UK 2015 DEACTIVATION**. Sn 23265:3 - 23265:3 This is an excellent OLD SPEC WW1, 1909 dated,Imperial German Army G98 7.92mm infantry rifle made by DWM (Deutsche Waffen Munitionsfabriken of Berlin) . The rifle has retains all of its original woodwork and metalwork with a steel butt plate. The rifle has a block & blade foresight, adjustable 2000 metre rear sight, bayonet slide, cleaning rod & both sling swivels including a rare original leather sling. The side of the breech is stamped GeW 98 and the top of the breach is stamped DEUTSCHE WAFFEN MUNITIONS FABRIKEN BERLIN 1909 (1909 date). The rifle carries the matching serial number 4560 on the receiver, barrel, bolt and stock together with 60 stamped on the safety catch. The right side of the butt is a regimental disc which is stamped 13.R.8.6 . 13th Reserve Infantry Regiment (Reserve Infanterie Regiment Nr. 13) 8th Company Weapon number 6. The Reserve Infanterie Regiment Nr. 13 was an Imperial German Army regiment that was attached to the 25th Reserve Infantry Brigade, VII Reserve Corps serving on the Western Front in World War I. the barrel and barrel bands retain much of their original blued finish. The walnut stock is in excellent condition, carrying many inspection stamps with a nice finish and only minor knocks or light bumps from service use. The rifle was deactivated to UK specification in 2015, the rifle cocks and dry fires, the safety catch works and the bolt can be removed. The price for this scarce Early WW1 rifle includes the deactivation certificate and UK delivery. Sn 23265:3 £1,375.00
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