Hey Everyone,
How are y’all doing? Well....I’m Drew and I’m banging on a keyboard in Tucson Arizona tonight. Not an old guy..yet..but Im here. Was hoping to tap into the massive knowledge base present on these boards, and foster a newfound interest in German firearms. Consequently I’m a new first time Mauser owner with zero knowledge on the rifle or much of its history aside from the basics.
I recently came into possession of a Mauser 98 through inheritance from an uncle who found it in the back of a closet during his “spring”’cleaning. He felt it would be good for me to own a “proper Mauser action rifle”, and asked me to learn what I could about it. Unfortunately, he has no information on the rifle and isn’t quite sure where he picked it up. So without further adieu..
I apologize for the dark low quality pictures, and will try to post some better ones later today or tomorrow.
The rifle has some markings along the left hand side of the barrel and action.
Waffenfabrik Mauser-Obendorf A/N
257 REM
77740
W.A. Sukalle - Gunbroker - Phoenix. AZ.
Crown over U - Crown over R(?)
The numbers 77740 are repeated on multiple areas of the rifle. The number 40 is also present multiple times such as the rear of the bolt and inside the hinged floor-plate used to load the ammunition.
I have done minor research into the name listed on the barrel, a W.A. Sukalle from Phoenix Arizona and understand him to be quite accomplished and respected in his field. He was employed by NASA at one point but that’s about all I’ve had the time to uncover.
I believe the sight to be a Lyman #35(?) Peep Sight but again that’s just a guess. It has a Patent date of: Aug. 16. 05
It has two triggers, at the risk of showing my ignorance I believe they are called “double set” triggers.
The stock has the word “Germany” printed on the right side of the butt.
Overall the wood stock is in very good condition with only minor surface wear. The rifle is rust free and all the parts seem to function without problems including the sight’s windage and elevation.
Information on any and everything about this rifle would be greatly appreciated. I’ll be happy to answer any questions and provide further details should they be of help. Again thank you for your time and for sharing such incredible knowledge.
-Drew
How are y’all doing? Well....I’m Drew and I’m banging on a keyboard in Tucson Arizona tonight. Not an old guy..yet..but Im here. Was hoping to tap into the massive knowledge base present on these boards, and foster a newfound interest in German firearms. Consequently I’m a new first time Mauser owner with zero knowledge on the rifle or much of its history aside from the basics.
I recently came into possession of a Mauser 98 through inheritance from an uncle who found it in the back of a closet during his “spring”’cleaning. He felt it would be good for me to own a “proper Mauser action rifle”, and asked me to learn what I could about it. Unfortunately, he has no information on the rifle and isn’t quite sure where he picked it up. So without further adieu..
I apologize for the dark low quality pictures, and will try to post some better ones later today or tomorrow.
The rifle has some markings along the left hand side of the barrel and action.
Waffenfabrik Mauser-Obendorf A/N
257 REM
77740
W.A. Sukalle - Gunbroker - Phoenix. AZ.
Crown over U - Crown over R(?)
The numbers 77740 are repeated on multiple areas of the rifle. The number 40 is also present multiple times such as the rear of the bolt and inside the hinged floor-plate used to load the ammunition.
I have done minor research into the name listed on the barrel, a W.A. Sukalle from Phoenix Arizona and understand him to be quite accomplished and respected in his field. He was employed by NASA at one point but that’s about all I’ve had the time to uncover.
I believe the sight to be a Lyman #35(?) Peep Sight but again that’s just a guess. It has a Patent date of: Aug. 16. 05
It has two triggers, at the risk of showing my ignorance I believe they are called “double set” triggers.
The stock has the word “Germany” printed on the right side of the butt.
Overall the wood stock is in very good condition with only minor surface wear. The rifle is rust free and all the parts seem to function without problems including the sight’s windage and elevation.
Information on any and everything about this rifle would be greatly appreciated. I’ll be happy to answer any questions and provide further details should they be of help. Again thank you for your time and for sharing such incredible knowledge.
-Drew
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