Rifle Appraisal

[cosninocanines]

Can somebody steer me to an appraiser who can determine 2 things.

1. My wife has a rifle from WW I that her grandfather brought home and I need to determine what rifle it is. I believe it is a German Mauser 1898 but not sure.

 

2. We would like to know what the value of this rifle is once we identify its origin.

 

We live in Flagstaff.

 

Thanks for any help that this group can provide.

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Markings

[Allforelk]

Throw a couple pics on the post. There are enough nuts/enthusiasts on here to give a starting point.

[cosninocanines]

Throw a couple pics on the post. There are enough nuts/enthusiasts on here to give a starting point.

Modified the post with pics Thank You!

[STOMP442]

Do all the numbers match? Value is always more when numbers match. Floor plate bolt handle and receiver should all have matching serial #. Can you show us the proof stamps on the front ring of the reciever? Looks to be a large ring German 98k at first look. Also looks like the stock has been sporterized somewhat. You can pick these up in similar condition at pawn shops for right around $200 but like anything its worth what you can get for it. This would make a great starting point for a custom rifle though.

[Gunit]

Your rifle is a Mauser Kar 98, the configuration is known as the Karbiner or short rifle as evidenced by the turned down bolt handle, sling mounts on the left and shorter barrel length(standard rifles had a 28" barrel). Your rifle is a small ring action, the KAR 98 was built on both the small ring and large ring action.Look closely at the crest on the front receiver ring for a clue the origin and date of mfg. These rifles were built by several different manufacturers, especially during wartime. Because of the alterations and condition, your gun does not have a high value. I have attached a pic of what the gun looked like in original form. The small ring actions are sought after for building custom rifles.

[IA Born]

Not to hijack the thread, but does someone know someone here in Flagstaff that can do an appraisal? A friend of mine has a Winchester 1873, manufactured in 1896 that she got from her dad when he passed away. She'd like to get it appraised and I told her I would help her. I have seen a couple of pics, but not the rifle in person, so I can't say what caliber it is and she's not gun savvy (yet).