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Lot 4399: Three Imperial German Military Bolt Action Long Guns

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 23, 2025

Lot 4399: Three Imperial German Military Bolt Action Long Guns

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 23, 2025

Estimated Price: $1,400 - $2,250
Price Realized:
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A) "1912" Date Spandau Arsenal Gew. 98 Rifle

Manufacturer: Spandau
Model: GEW98
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7.92 mm Mauser
Barrel: 29 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 708
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: The bore is shiny with strong rifling and minor streaking.
Description:

Manufactured in 1912. "Crown/SPANDAU/1912" marked and "crown/Gothic letter" proofed receiver ring. "S" marked and droop wing "eagle" proofed barrel, "S/42" rebuild marked rear sight base. Matching visible serial numbers on the barrel, bolt assembly, magazine floor plate, barrel bands, arsenal replacement rear sight, and buttplate, with the trigger housing re-numbered to match. Fitted with a grasping groove walnut stock with matching serial number and faint "eagle/swastika" and droop wing "eagle" proofs. Includes a leather sling and metal muzzle cover. Absent cleaning rod.

Rating Definition:

Very good as arsenal refurbished, with some minor edge wear, limited minor pitting under the finish, some small patches of thinning and brown patina, and scattered light handling marks. The stock is also very good as sanded and re-oiled with numerous scattered minor scrapes and dents. Mechanically excellent.



B) Unit Marked Ludwig Loewe Gew. 88 Commission Rifle

Manufacturer: Loewe
Model: Gew 88
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7.92 mm Mauser
Barrel: 29 inch round
Finish: blue/bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 708
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is shiny with strong rifling and some minor streaking.
Description:

Manufactured in 1891. "S" marked, "1891" dated, and "crown/Gothic letter" proofed receiver ring. Matching visible serial numbers on the barrel and bolt assembly, with mixed numbers on other components. Lower band with "116.R.1.201." and upper band with "78.R.2.206." unit markings. Fitted with an unmarked walnut stock.

Rating Definition:

Very good as refinished, retaining some of the finish with scattered minor pitting under the finish, light edge wear, some thinning revealing mostly brown patina, and mild handling marks. The stock is also very good as sanded and re-oiled with numerous scattered minor scratches and compression marks. Mechanically excellent.



C) Unit Marked C.G. Haenel Suhl Kar. 88 Cavalry Carbine

Manufacturer: Haenel C G
Model: Kar. 88
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7.92 mm Mauser
Barrel: 18 inch round
Finish: blue/bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 708
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is partially darkened with strong rifling and some minor pitting in the grooves.
Description:

Manufactured in 1890. "Crown" and "S" marked, "1890" dated, and "crown/Gothic letter" proofed receiver ring. Matching visible serial numbers on the barrel, bolt assembly, and trigger housing. Lower band with "B.1.U.R.3.100." and upper band with "B.2.U.5.80." unit markings. Fitted with a "crown/Gothic letter" proofed walnut stock.

Rating Definition:

Fine as arsenal refurbished, with light edge wear, thinning on the barrel bands, some minor pitting under the finish, scattered minor patches of brown patina showing, and light handling wear. The stock is very good as sanded and re-oiled with numerous scattered minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.



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