Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this bolt-action sporting rifle for a penny-start auction, this is the Danzig Arsenal Model Gewehr 98 (Gew. 98).
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Danzig Arsenal (Königliche Gewehrfabrik Danzig, Imperial Germany)
Model: Gewehr 98 (Gew. 98)
Serial: 9306
Date of Manufacture: 1916 (Imperial Crown over "DANZIG / 1916" Stamped on Receiver Ring)
Caliber: 7.92x57mm Mauser (8mm Mauser / 8x57mm IS)
Finish: In-the-White Polished Receiver, Bolt, & Fittings w/ Blued Steel Barrel
Barrel Length: 29.1" Round Contour Steel Barrel
Optics/Sights: Inverted V-Notch Front Sight w/ Lange Visier "Rollercoaster" Rear Sight (Graduated 400–2000 Meters)
Stock/Grips: European Walnut Military Stock w/ Finger Grooves, Recoil Lug, Brass Stripper Clip Guide Fittings, Stock Disk, and Bayonet Lug
Action: Bolt-Action, Paul Mauser Model 98 Controlled Round Feed w/ Straight Bolt Handle, 3-Position Wing Safety, and Internal Box Magazine w/ Floorplate
Markings: Receiver ring stamped w/ Imperial Crown over "DANZIG" and "1916"; serial number "9306" stamped on left receiver ring, barrel shank, bolt handle, floorplate, and trigger guard; left receiver rail stamped in Fraktur script "Gew. 98."; Imperial German Reichsadler and inspection acceptance proofs stamped across receiver flanks and bolt components.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Imperial German Gewehr 98 stands as Paul Mauser's ultimate bolt-action masterpiece and the quintessential infantry rifle of World War I. Adopted by the German Empire in 1898, the Gewehr 98 revolutionized military rifle architecture by introducing the Model 98 action—incorporating a non-rotating claw extractor for absolute controlled-round feeding, dual front locking lugs with a third safety lug, internal gas escape ports, and a robust 3-position wing safety. Manufactured at the royal Prussian armory in Danzig (Königliche Gewehrfabrik Danzig), mid-war 1916 production examples represent the peak of Imperial German wartime mobilization effort during the Battle of the Somme. Outfitted with the iconic Lange Visier "rollercoaster" rear sight and traditional full-length walnut furniture, the Danzig Gewehr 98 remains a supreme historical benchmark for military rifle collectors worldwide. This specific example is a magnificent, museum-grade WWI Imperial German Danzig Gewehr 98 rifle bearing serial number 9306. Stamped on the receiver ring w/ the Imperial Crown over "DANZIG / 1916", it features a 29.1-inch blued steel barrel, correct Lange Visier rollercoaster rear sight, and original "in-the-white" finished receiver, bolt assembly, and bright brass/gilded accents on the magazine floorplate and fittings. Remarkably, the firearm displays matching serial numbers "9306" across the receiver ring, barrel shank, bolt handle, safety wing, floorplate, trigger guard, and hardware. Fitted w/ a rich European walnut stock featuring finger grooves, unit disk, and an original leather sling, this rifle exhibits exceptional historical preservation w/ sharp Imperial proofs and a mirror-bright bore. As an all-matching 1916 Danzig Gewehr 98 in stunning museum presentation, this piece represents an investment-grade grail for serious World War I collectors.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: Gewehr 98 (Gew. 98)
Serial: 9306
Date of Manufacture: 1916 (Imperial Crown over "DANZIG / 1916" Stamped on Receiver Ring)
Caliber: 7.92x57mm Mauser (8mm Mauser / 8x57mm IS)
Finish: In-the-White Polished Receiver, Bolt, & Fittings w/ Blued Steel Barrel
Barrel Length: 29.1" Round Contour Steel Barrel
Optics/Sights: Inverted V-Notch Front Sight w/ Lange Visier "Rollercoaster" Rear Sight (Graduated 400–2000 Meters)
Stock/Grips: European Walnut Military Stock w/ Finger Grooves, Recoil Lug, Brass Stripper Clip Guide Fittings, Stock Disk, and Bayonet Lug
Action: Bolt-Action, Paul Mauser Model 98 Controlled Round Feed w/ Straight Bolt Handle, 3-Position Wing Safety, and Internal Box Magazine w/ Floorplate
Markings: Receiver ring stamped w/ Imperial Crown over "DANZIG" and "1916"; serial number "9306" stamped on left receiver ring, barrel shank, bolt handle, floorplate, and trigger guard; left receiver rail stamped in Fraktur script "Gew. 98."; Imperial German Reichsadler and inspection acceptance proofs stamped across receiver flanks and bolt components.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Imperial German Gewehr 98 stands as Paul Mauser's ultimate bolt-action masterpiece and the quintessential infantry rifle of World War I. Adopted by the German Empire in 1898, the Gewehr 98 revolutionized military rifle architecture by introducing the Model 98 action—incorporating a non-rotating claw extractor for absolute controlled-round feeding, dual front locking lugs with a third safety lug, internal gas escape ports, and a robust 3-position wing safety. Manufactured at the royal Prussian armory in Danzig (Königliche Gewehrfabrik Danzig), mid-war 1916 production examples represent the peak of Imperial German wartime mobilization effort during the Battle of the Somme. Outfitted with the iconic Lange Visier "rollercoaster" rear sight and traditional full-length walnut furniture, the Danzig Gewehr 98 remains a supreme historical benchmark for military rifle collectors worldwide. This specific example is a magnificent, museum-grade WWI Imperial German Danzig Gewehr 98 rifle bearing serial number 9306. Stamped on the receiver ring w/ the Imperial Crown over "DANZIG / 1916", it features a 29.1-inch blued steel barrel, correct Lange Visier rollercoaster rear sight, and original "in-the-white" finished receiver, bolt assembly, and bright brass/gilded accents on the magazine floorplate and fittings. Remarkably, the firearm displays matching serial numbers "9306" across the receiver ring, barrel shank, bolt handle, safety wing, floorplate, trigger guard, and hardware. Fitted w/ a rich European walnut stock featuring finger grooves, unit disk, and an original leather sling, this rifle exhibits exceptional historical preservation w/ sharp Imperial proofs and a mirror-bright bore. As an all-matching 1916 Danzig Gewehr 98 in stunning museum presentation, this piece represents an investment-grade grail for serious World War I collectors.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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2026-09-20 21:00:00 |
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