Good condition pre WWI Imperial German GEW 98 Mauser Rifle in 8mm Mauser (7.92 x 57) caliber that was manufactured by Amberg Arsenal in 1903, as marked on the receiver ring. Rifle shows Bavarian use with a rampant lion marking on the left side of the receiver ring. Rifle is NOT import marked and has all matching serial numbers except the buttplate, bayonet lug, action screws, and bolt parts other than the handle. Numerous parts were German depot renumbered. Receiver, bolt, and buttplate are original “in the white” with some gray and brown patina. Bore is very good and bright with strong rifling and a few pits. Stock has been lightly sanded and refinished and shows some normal handling marks. Right side buttstock has faint Imperial German proof mark cartouches. Underside of buttstock has a matching serial number. Complete with correct original cleaning rod. A hard to find early Bavarian issued GEW 98 that will make a fine addition to a collection.