Very good condition WWI-WWII German GEW 98M Mauser Rifle in 8mm Mauser (7.92 x 57) caliber that was manufactured by Amberg Arsenal in 1917, as marked on the receiver ring. 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 bolt, which is unnumbered. Rifle was updated from GEW 98 to 98M configuration during the 1930’s, with an “S/42G” marked tangent rear sight installed. Metal finish is arsenal reblue showing some normal wear. Bore is good, somewhat dark, with good average rifling and some pitting. Stock was arsenal refinished and shows some normal handling marks. Handguard has a repaired crack. Rifle is a vet bringback, with a repaired duffle cut in the forend under the rear band. Right side buttstock has Imperial German proof mark cartouches. Rifle shows post-WWI Bavarian Freikorps use with an “EWB” brand in the right side buttstock. Complete with a replaced cleaning rod. An interesting GEW 98M Mauser rifle that will make a fine addition to a collection.