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1899 Navy DWM Gew 98


Cj556

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Here’s a very early Kaiserliche Marine issued Gew 98. Made by DWM and mostly matching (Bands are mismatch).  Most of the early DWM rifles were navy issue like this one. Rifle was updated for the S round but retains the original barrel and 200 meter sight base. It also retains the early bolt and firing pin. Unit marking on the disc denotes issue to the Danzig dockyard. The crown on the bolt and barrel also denote navy issue. This one was pictured in Robert Ball’s Military Mauser book also.

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Thought this might be appropriate here: gives a suggestion of bayonet type to pair it with too.

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Chris

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Yes, great photo 4G! In practice, though, the KM seems to have found these bayonets a tad too long as there are several shortened versions around, some with KM markings, IIRR!

Julian

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