Nice find 1915 Amberg Gewehr 98

[baconslayer]

Last week, I was in my favorite local antique gunshop and saw this 1915 Amberg Gewehr 98 in seemingly in somewhat original condition. Mostly matching serials. I think I got a great deal on it. Shoots, feeds, cycles well, no import marks, barrel in very good condition. It does have a few issues:

- mismatched serial numbers on the firing pin and the sear
- missing cleaning rod

A couple questions:
1. Does the blued receiver/bolt hurt the value? I am assuming this was done during an arsenal refresh at 4F Koln Depot?
2. Any tricks to getting a stubborn floorplate open?
3. Any thoughts on a value?



Thanks!

[browningautorifle]

The floorplate might just be difficult, which over all is good. Make sure you have the indent pushed in far enough and you might need a drift and tap lightly on the front edge. Should slide back after all. Love those old rifles...