Question On Gew98 Cleaning Rods

[TheAlpineWolf]

Hi Guys,
I have been recently looking around for a cleaning rod to complete my 1916 Mauser made Gew98. I was offered this cleaning rod which is in superb condition however I have never seen one with the knurled tip. Is this correct for my rifle or is it for an earlier model?
Best Regards,
Sam.

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[Patton12]

I think it might be for an Argentine Mauser.

[72 usmc]

see page 2 of this SRF link. I show an Argentine rod pic. and its mark on the end -an anchor. Also a Swedish rod ( page 1) with crown mark on the end; both of which that are in found on some Turked Gew 98s:

Turkish cleaning rods repost - Page 2 - Surplus Rifle Forum - www.surplusrifleforum.org

I believe yours to be an anchor marked rod form an Argentine Mauser. Not a true Gew 98 rod. Close but incorrect. My SRF post shows a matching GEW 98 and a close up photo of the rod head: see Matching GEW 98 photo heavy - Surplus Rifle Forum - www.surplusrifleforum.org

Libertytreecollectors has one a wee bit closer but they are off a Brazilian Mauser hence a B and no serial number.
https://www.libertytreecollectors.co...&idcategory=53

[TheAlpineWolf]

Thanks for the help guys! I will have to pass on this one it seems, I have found some reproductions that are made here in Australia so may go for one of those!