All matching 1916 Mauser AG Gew98 with night sight.

[Anzac15]

Went to a firearm auction today and came home with an all matching bring back 1916 Gew98 Mauser AG. Duffle cut. But the thing that really got my attention was the night sight on the muzzle. Have never seen one of these. Is it a pretty rare item? Would like to hear what you guys think..thanks!

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[Claven2]

Can you post a photo of what you are talking about?

[Anzac15]

Right now I cannot. But I could email them to you if you'd like.

[Claven2]

We have photo hosting right here on the site. Look here:

https://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=28752

[Anzac15]

Yep, have used that before, but have no computer right now, only my IPhone.

[Badger]

Yep, have used that before, but have no computer right now, only my IPhone.

If you email me any pics you have to badger@milsurps.com, I'll post them for you in this thread ...

Regards,
Doug

[Anzac15]

Thanks guys! I actually sold this Mauser today, replaced it with a Mauser Model 71, all matching, that apparently went to Uraguay. Going to start a thread on that one soon. I think I may have the picture gremlins beat. We shall see..

[Anzac15]

Last night as I was giving this rifle a going over, I found a set of numbers on the side of the quick release sling swivel. They are '2 77'. Is this a regimental marking, or a company number and rifle number? Anyone else have a swivel marked similarly?

[Anzac15]

Actually, got that reversed....it's '7 22'.

[Patrick Chadwick]

Actually, got that reversed....it's '7 22'.

Unlikely place for an ownership/unit marking, and a quick-release swivel is not part of the rifle. It sounds more like a date stamp (July 1922) from the manufacturer.