Very good condition pre WWI German GEW 98 Mauser Rifle in 8mm Mauser (7.92 x 57) caliber that was manufactured by Spandau Arsenal in 1910, as marked on the receiver. Rifle is NOT import marked and has all matching serial numbers. Receiver, bolt, and buttplate are original “in the white” with some gray and brown patina. Remaining metal finish is original blue showing some wear. Bore is very good and bright with strong rifling and a little pitting. Stock has original finish and shows some normal handling marks. Heel has a crack. Right side buttstock and undersides of wrist and buttstock have Imperial German proof mark cartouches, and underside of buttstock also has a matching serial number. Complete with correct original detachable sling swivel and unmarked cleaning rod. A nice pre-war GEW 98 Mauser with matching numbers.