^Lot 1271 WWI SPANDAU GEW 98 MAUSER RIFLE DATED 1916.

Cal. 8mm Mauser. S# 7646. Bbl. 29 3/4". Nice, professionally restored WWI infantry rifle w/ all matching numbers complete w/ detachable butt swivel. Bright receiver marked on left rail in gothic Gew. 98. Receiver ring marked on top w/ imperial crown & "SPANDAU" "1916". Imperial proofs on right side of receiver ring. Bbl. marked on top w/ "S". Straight bolt handle. Lange rear sight graduated to 2000m. Inverted "V" front sight. Cleaning rod w/ dbl. slotted head is present. Bayonet bar is present. Upper band has parade hook. Walnut stock set. Buttstock has unmarked marking disk in right side. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: front sight protector w/ hinged muzzle cap. CONDITION: buttstock has had finish restored w/ good appearance & scattered, light handling marks w/ slight loss of wood in inletted areas. Metal has 80% original blue finish w/ thinning & light wear. Bore has strong lands, but slight frosted appearance. (21-1632/RW). CURIO. $1,000-1,600.