Gewehr 98 [SEP] country of origin
magazines.
The Gewehr 98 after World War I Sporting and hunting Shotgun conversions.
Many were converted to shotguns, typically in 12 and 16-gauge, as well as a few in 20-gauge. In making the conversion, both main locking lugs were typically removed. The magazine was altered to allow a single shell in reserve. Many authorities recommend against firing these guns, particularly with modern magnum shotshells.
The Gewehr 98 after World War I Weimar Republic and Nazi Germany.
The Weimar Republic, the successor state to the German Empire,
Mauser Model 1908
The Mauser Model 1908 were series of Gewehr 98 pattern bolt-action rifles. First produced by Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken (DWM) and Mauser, they were exported to Uruguay and Brazil. In this latter country, Itajuba arms factory produced upgraded versions until the rifle was replaced by the FN FAL.
Design.
Design Model 1908.
The Model 1908 rifle was a copy of the Mauser Gewehr 98, chambered in 7×57mm Mauser and with a simple tangent-leaf sight and a longer upper hand