WW1, Imperial German, Mauser G98, 7.92mm Calibre, Nickel Plated Parade/Ceremonial Infantry Rifle. **EU 2024 DEACTIVATION**. - D 5980 Mauser G98, 7.92mm Calibre, Nickel Plated Parade/Ceremonial Infantry Rifle. **EU 2024 DEACTIVATION**. - D 5980 Bolt Action 7.92 mm Rifles

This is an excellent WW1 ceremonial/ parade nickel plated Imperial German Army G98 infantry rifle. The nickel plating is old and dulled with age giving it a pleasing appearance. The rifle has all of its original woodwork and metalwork with a steel butt plate. The walnut stock has an old polished finish to it with just light bumps and bruises to be expected with age and service use. Due to the rifle being nickel plated, the stampings are feint with the preparation for nickel plating but at the top of the breech can be seen E U (ERFURT) and below that the number 1 which was part of the date. The rifle has a block & blade foresight, adjustable rear sight, bayonet slide, cleaning rod & both sling swivels. The rifle is serial number 1157. The left side of the butt has a regimental disc which is stamped 74LT (74 Infantry (1st Hanover) Regiment) 3.26. The rifle was deactivated to EU specification in 2024 and the bolt moves and locks. The price for this scarce ceremonial/parade rifle includes the deactivation certificate and UK delivery D 5980