Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this head-turning bolt-action rifle today for a penny-start auction, this is the Simson & Co., Suhl Gewehr 98!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Simson & Co., Suhl
Model: Gewehr 98
Serial: 5283E
Date of Manufacture: 1916
Caliber: 7.92x57mm (Aka 8mm Mauser)
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 29.1"
Optics/Sights: Blade Front with Adjustable Tangent Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood
Action: Bolt-Action
Markings: Standard / The top of the chamber is stamped “Simson & Co. / Suhl”, along with the date of manufacture “1916”. The left side of the ejector wall is stamped “Gew. 98.”. The left side of the receiver is stamped with a German Eagle proof mark and the serial number “5283E”. The left side of the barrel is also stamped with the serial number “5283E”. The right side of the receiver is stamped with three German-proof marks.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Gewehr 98, officially adopted by the German Empire on April 5, 1898, was a groundbreaking bolt-action rifle designed by Paul Mauser and served as the primary infantry weapon of German forces during World War I. It replaced the earlier Gewehr 88 and introduced numerous innovations that would influence bolt-action rifle design for decades. The rifle featured a robust controlled-feed bolt with three locking lugs—two at the front and one as a safety lug at the rear—along with gas escape ports and a shielded bolt sleeve to protect the shooter in case of cartridge failure. It utilized a five-round internal magazine fed by stripper clips and had a long 29.1-inch barrel, giving the rifle a total length of nearly 49 inches and exceptional accuracy at long ranges. Originally chambered for the 8mm M/88 cartridge, it was updated in 1903 to fire the more powerful 7.92×57mm "S Patrone" spitzer round, significantly increasing muzzle velocity and flattening trajectory.
Model: Gewehr 98
Serial: 5283E
Date of Manufacture: 1916
Caliber: 7.92x57mm (Aka 8mm Mauser)
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 29.1"
Optics/Sights: Blade Front with Adjustable Tangent Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood
Action: Bolt-Action
Markings: Standard / The top of the chamber is stamped “Simson & Co. / Suhl”, along with the date of manufacture “1916”. The left side of the ejector wall is stamped “Gew. 98.”. The left side of the receiver is stamped with a German Eagle proof mark and the serial number “5283E”. The left side of the barrel is also stamped with the serial number “5283E”. The right side of the receiver is stamped with three German-proof marks.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Gewehr 98, officially adopted by the German Empire on April 5, 1898, was a groundbreaking bolt-action rifle designed by Paul Mauser and served as the primary infantry weapon of German forces during World War I. It replaced the earlier Gewehr 88 and introduced numerous innovations that would influence bolt-action rifle design for decades. The rifle featured a robust controlled-feed bolt with three locking lugs—two at the front and one as a safety lug at the rear—along with gas escape ports and a shielded bolt sleeve to protect the shooter in case of cartridge failure. It utilized a five-round internal magazine fed by stripper clips and had a long 29.1-inch barrel, giving the rifle a total length of nearly 49 inches and exceptional accuracy at long ranges. Originally chambered for the 8mm M/88 cartridge, it was updated in 1903 to fire the more powerful 7.92×57mm "S Patrone" spitzer round, significantly increasing muzzle velocity and flattening trajectory.
Despite its accuracy and rugged construction, the Gewehr 98’s length and weight made it cumbersome in trench warfare. Nonetheless, it remained the backbone of German infantry throughout the First World War, with over 9 million produced by war’s end. After the war, many rifles were refurbished under the Treaty of Versailles limitations and remained in use with the Reichswehr into the 1930s. The Gewehr 98’s action became the foundation for future Mauser rifles, including the Karabiner 98k, and its reputation for strength, reliability, and precision endures in both military history and civilian firearms culture.
Return Policy:
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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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