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dan2116	GEW 98 - what caliber is it?	Lead	[-]
Posts: 1 (11/23/08 02:25 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Tags : None I have a newly purchased GEW 98 and want to know what kind of ammo it uses. There is a stamp on the top of the chamber 7,9 or 7.9 and the letter S above that. Also the hand guard is split and wanted the best way to repair and refinish the stock. The guard is solid feeling in the gun as it is. I am just starting on my collection of old military guns and this is the first one. I am in the process of buying a Inland M1 Carbine and looking forward to the new hobby. Thank you very much for any and all help. Dan http://flickcabin.com/public/viewset/3958 Last Edited By: dan2116 11/23/08 04:23 AM. Edited 4 times.
Wulfmann		#1	[-]
Posts: 461 (11/23/08 11:10 AM) active member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	It uses regular 8MM Mauser ammo (7.92X57MM). I use Gorilla glue to repair hand guards.. Refinishing a stock actually devalues it. If the gun is a mismatched and the stock is crappy anyway that is different but if it is decent I suggest a good cleaning with some wood oil on the walnut. Most people do not want to register at a photo site just to view a picture so perhaps you can use Photobucket to keep your Mauser/rifle pictures. The 4th icon in the tool bar from the left of "Spellcheck" is Photobucket and clicking on it will go to your account and show your pictures and all you have to do is click on a thumbnail toi add it to your post, very cool idea. Wulfmann "The right to bear arms should not be infringed upon if only to prevent tyranny in government." Thomas Jefferson; Constitutional debates.
romanhastati		#2	[-]
Posts: 46 (11/23/08 11:43 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Ya as long as its not broken. I had to end up buying a new stock for my rifle as the otherone was ugly and cut up with checkerd patterns done it by some idiot ^^.
dan2116	GEW 98 - what caliber is it?	#3	[-]
Posts: 2 (11/23/08 02:51 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Unfortunately the hand guard is in two pieces. I think I will leave it alone as I do not want to screw it up any further. The numbers on the metal parts and the stock all match "except" the bolt is marked with different numbers. I found this rifle at a local sale and the price was right I believe? Can someone give an idea what the value would be in the condition it is in. Thanks again. Dan
Wulfmann		#4	[-]
Posts: 462 (11/23/08 05:59 PM) active member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Without pictures we can see here it is hard to say. I have seen decent matching guns for $400.00. These do not command K98k prices even if excellent condition. I have also seen them higher but turned down one that matched (except stock) for $350.00 with a good bore. A Gew98 should handle the recoil a little better at the range and are they nice shooters with a good bore. Wulfmann "The right to bear arms should not be infringed upon if only to prevent tyranny in government." Thomas Jefferson; Constitutional debates.
dan2116		#5	[-]
Posts: 3 (11/23/08 09:26 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	I don't know how to post pictures so they will show in the original post but there is the web page in the original post that can be clicked on and the photos are there.Thanks
Wulfmann		#6	[-]
Posts: 463 (11/23/08 10:33 PM) active member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	dan2116 wrote: I don't know how to post pictures so they will show in the original post but there is the web page in the original post that can be clicked on and the photos are there.Thanks Only if one registers and sets up an account at that site. This site uses Photobucket and if you put pictures there it is very easy to put them on your post here. Wulfmann "The right to bear arms should not be infringed upon if only to prevent tyranny in government." Thomas Jefferson; Constitutional debates.
dan2116	GEW 98 pictures	#7	[-]
Posts: 9 (11/24/08 10:44 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	I have finally figured out the picture posting. At least I think I have!!
TP		#8	[-]
Posts: 816 (11/25/08 04:18 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	You have a very nice rifle. I believe that you said all numbers match except the bolt? It is Imperial German with an ersatz sling, the sling alone is collectible. I would not even dream of refinishing it and if you glue (carefully) the handguard back together, you have a keeper. Soon, we'll tell you how to set the sling up correctly.....
chcusnr1		#9	[-]
Posts: 56 (11/25/08 05:47 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	TP wrote: You have a very nice rifle. I believe that you said all numbers match except the bolt? It is Imperial German with an ersatz sling, the sling alone is collectible. I would not even dream of refinishing it and if you glue (carefully) the handguard back together, you have a keeper. Soon, we'll tell you how to set the sling up correctly..... Ditto that - don't mess with that stock, except for perhaps a gentle cleaning. It looks real good to me. Curious how the bore is?
dan2116	Gew98	#10	[-]
Posts: 10 (11/25/08 08:25 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	The bore looks to be in very good shape. Is it safe to shoot new ammo in this old of a gun?
mauserand9mm		#11	[-]
Posts: 1165 (11/25/08 11:24 PM) Veteran member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	The new Winchester factory ammo uses 0.321" projectiles and is very lightly loaded - in fact I always get primer protrusion when I fire these (they are not very accuracte in either of my 8mms - I sometimes buy them if unloaded brass isn't available - I prefer to use Winchester brass for all my calibres). The Prvi Partizan ammo is warm-to-hot but shoots very accurately. Edit - It would be prudent to check headspace first, but, unless it is really bad, it shouldn't cause any issues. Last Edited By: mauserand9mm 11/26/08 07:48 AM. Edited 2 times.
Aubullet		#12	[-]
Posts: 867 (11/27/08 04:49 PM) Veteran member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	The mismatched bolt raises headspace issues, but likely that is really a non-issue also, due to extreme uniformity in manufacturing. If otherwise in good shape, that rifle is stronger than sin, and thus fully shootable! If in doubt have a truly qualified gunsmith check it out for you and clear it for firing, a bit costly but sometimes worth the piece of mind. As stated by others before, do nothing more than a light cleaning and a careful handguard repair. You have a fine representative sample there, and if you are not willing to be a "keeper" of that history, you should pass it on to someone who will be.
gewehrdorkus		#13	[-]
Posts: 170 (12/06/08 08:09 PM) active member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Dan ; you have a nice gew98 shooter. Looks from the pics that not much is matching. Anyhow you have what appears to be a kickass original web sling. Please do let me know if you want to part with that sling in some way.
high speed cruise		#14	[-]
Posts: 2724 (12/12/08 12:19 PM) Veteran member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Dan if you are worried about headspace, buy a set of gauges from www.brownells.com; you'll need "go", "no-go" and a "field" guage to check the headspace. I actually carry mine in my mobile cleaning kit, for when I come across 8mm's in pawn shops. The Romanian 8mm that www.aimsurplus.com has now is good stuff, get yourself a few crates (yes crates). The Yugo "sniper" ammo will be more accurate. Learn how to clean for corrosive ammo IMMEDIATELY after finishing shooting. It's easier than waxing a pair of skis or folding a parachute (two things I'm learning). hsc.