A Gewehr 98, Spandau 1917, so-called "Stern-Gewehr" (tr. "Star Gun"), Cal. 8 x 57, no. 3614/3. Matching numbers except for lock. Bright bore. Cartridge case signed "Star / Crown / Spandau / 1917". (The star indicates a Gewehr 98 assembled by Munitionsfabrik Dresden in 1917 whose receiver was produced by Spandau in 1917 as a supplier part.) Original bluing of barrel, fittings spotted. Lock and receiver polished white. Matching-numbered walnut stock with factory-fitted lower butt, few signs of use. Very rare collector's item from small production i, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available
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