What do I have?

[Walch]

Hello all I was givin a 1917 mauser. It has on top of the reciver waffenfabrik mauser AG, Oberndorf a/n and the serial number i z1232 all matching. I was wondering if anyone could tell me a little more about it. History and what it is valued at. I know this is more difficult without pictures but I haven't figured out how to do it yet. Thanks in advance for those who help and the thanks to those who put this site together.

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[Aragorn243]

Sounds like it should be a GEW 98. If that is what it is, it was made in Germany during WWI, may or may not have seen service with German or possibly much less so, Turkish troops. Value is dependent on condition and completeness.

[Walch]

Thanks alot it is in pretty tough shape. It has alot of pitting but it is still a neat piece in my mind! I just tell myself it spent a couple of years in the trenches it has the excuse. Thank again


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Thanks alot it is in pretty tough shape. It has alot of pitting but it is still a neat piece in my mind! I just tell myself it spent a couple of years in the trenches it has the excuse. Thank again.

[Patrick Chadwick]

I know this is more difficult without pictures but I haven't figured out how to do it yet.

As we used to say in the electronics lab: "If hitting it and cursing doesn't help, one can try reading the instructions".
Seriously, if you post the pics on this site, then we can all see them.
It goes like this:
https://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=28752

[Walch]

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[Walch]

Thanks Patrick I use a I phone. I have a computer but I feel like it hates me. But the feelings are mutual. But I think what I just did worked using tap talk. Thanks again!

[mil-surp60]

That is a pretty nice rifle there man , i have seen much much worse , all intact markings like that , i would buy it if i had the chance def a gew 98, and a pretty nice one at that.nice piece man thanx for showing it,the predecessor to the k98, treasure that 1 my friend.

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They sell a kit for cleaning that surface rust off old milsurps that makes them look gorgeous after using , ill see if i can find the link , would remove every bit of that surface rust and old grime without altering finish.What do you guys use to get those letters so white on the receivers like that ? i would like to do a few i have with unique markings with the white so its more visible like that. But do not want to ruin a nice rifle, i see it a lot on forums is it white out or something?Scratching my head on what you guys use for that . i most times just leave em alone but i like how it brings the markings and numbers to top like that thanx my friend. And i have to say wish i had freinds gave away rifles like that ,score for you man,want to sell it?

[A. F Medic]

For marking mine I use a marker called a Paintstik. Put it on, wait a minute and then gently rub off extra. Water proof also. Go to you local tire dealer and ask for one or part of one.

They are the same markers that they use to mark leaks on tires etc.

[mil-surp60]

That is a pretty nice rifle there man , i have seen much much worse , all intact markings like that , i would buy it if i had the chance def a gew 98, and a pretty nice one at that.nice piece man thanx for showing it,the predecessor to the k98, treasure that 1 my friend.

---------- Post added at 11:06 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:00 AM ----------

They sell a kit for cleaning that surface rust off old milsurps that makes them look gorgeous after using , ill see if i can find the link , would remove every bit of that surface rust and old grime without altering finish.What do you guys use to get those letters so white on the receivers like that ? i would like to do a few i have with unique markings with the white so its more visible like that. But do not want to ruin a nice rifle, i see it a lot on forums is it white out or something?Scratching my head on what you guys use for that . i most times just leave em alone but i like how it brings the markings and numbers to top like that thanx my friend. And i have to say wish i had freinds gave away rifles like that ,score for you man,want to sell it?

international-Military-antiques , on e bay has a very good derusting and cleaning kit for 39.95 , they work miracles on old rifles and firearms like the one you have , i have taken much rougher and used this kit to make it look spectacular , will not harm finish or alter rifle in any way , give em a look on e bay , you get enough to do several firearms and it works awesome , take a look at a few they use as example , i highly recommend this kit for restoring the old look and removing surface grime and rust fom old mil-surps or firearms, you can use the stock cleaning solution to remove grease and will not remove original finish,hope that helps my friend ,that is a great old piece you have there, well worth the 39.95 and elbow grease to make it look spectacular for its age.

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For marking mine I use a marker called a Paintstik. Put it on, wait a minute and then gently rub off extra. Water proof also. Go to you local tire dealer and ask for one or part of one.

They are the same markers that they use to mark leaks on tires etc.

t/y sir i have been trying to find out how people get that white look on their markings like that , much appreciated my friend.Long as i have been working on guns i never worried about that till the recent fad of making the markings stand out like that. They do make the markings look good ,thanx again.

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I thought about white out but the idea of whiteout on my prized milsurps just seemed like a mess waiting to happen , think ill try annd get that paintstic tire thing he mentioned we have a tire store down the street. really appreciate that info guys t/y.

[WarPig1976]

White crayon and whiteout are other things I've heard of guys using..