What type of mauser is this?

[drfusion]

I recently acquired this rifle from my step father who has passed away . he used it to deer hunt . stock has been changed new barrel 30-06 i would love to here anything you could tell me about it will try to post pictures

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[m4a3sherman]

It was a Gewehr 98 made in 1906, somewhat of an uncommon bird simply for the date but looks to have been converted and all but the action tossed away. Judging by the way the caliber is written, 30 govt 06, I would have to suppose that it was sporterized a long time ago, but that's just a guess. The bolt has been modified as well, with the handle swept back and bent. In terms of value, it's not worth much to a collector but it's got its own value to you since it is an heirloom.