Gew 98 input please.

[usmc3439]

That is a very nice piece you got there!
As for the value and cleaning, I would just clean it to preserve it. No buffing of the steel parts or refinishing the stock. I like that vintage, used look that military weapons have.

[jon_norstog]

Hooked,
The G 98 cleaned up pretty nice. I think you did the right thing. I've got one of those - a 1918-dated Oberndorff with Turk markings. It is extremely accurate once you get the barrel heated up. Late in the war, the factories let the rifles go out with lathe turning ridges, etc.

jn

[Brian Dick]

I imported several GEW 98's just like yours many years ago from Canada that had been imported from England after purchase in Turkey. They all cleaned up as well as yours and were safe to shoot. I was amazed how fast they sold. As a matter of fact, they all sold at the AGCA show in Birmingham, Alabama for $400 each if memory serves. I was just happy to have them in any condition since GEW 98's are pretty scarce in this part of the world.

[HOOKED ON HISTORY]

It is probably my best score in the purchase price vs value department. Anxious to get the fireing pin sorted out and see how well she shoots.