Relic German WWI Mauser Gewehr 98 Rifle – Somme Battlefield Recovery, France, 2020

Relic German WWI Mauser Gewehr 98 Rifle – Somme Battlefield Recovery, France, 2020

An evocative First World War German military relic, this Mauser Gewehr 98 (Gewehr 98 / Gew. 98) rifle was recovered from the Somme area of northern France in 2020.

The rifle is presented mounted on a wooden display board, making an impressive historical display piece for collectors of Imperial German militaria, First World War firearms and battlefield relics.

Historical Background

The Mauser Gewehr 98 was the standard service rifle of the Imperial German Army during the First World War. Introduced in 1898, it was a bolt-action rifle chambered for the 7.92 × 57mm Mauser cartridge and became one of the most recognisable German infantry weapons of the conflict.

Reliable and robust, the Gewehr 98 was carried by German infantry throughout the war, including during the fierce fighting on the Western Front.

The Somme region of northern France witnessed some of the most intense fighting of the First World War. The 1916 Battle of the Somme and subsequent operations left extensive battlefield remains across the area, where military equipment and personal effects continue to be discovered.

Battlefield Recovery

Recovered from the Somme area of France in 2020, this dug-up rifle represents a tangible connection to the battlefields where German and Allied forces fought during the Great War.

Its relic condition reflects its burial and subsequent recovery. Mounted on a wooden board, it is ideally suited to display alongside other First World War battlefield finds, German military equipment or historical photographs.

An Interesting Collectable

A distinctive piece of Imperial German military history, combining the familiar profile of the Gewehr 98 with the character of a genuine battlefield relic.

Details:

Country: Imperial Germany

Period: First World War, 1914–1918

Model: Mauser Gewehr 98 (Gew. 98)

Recovery location: Somme area, northern France

Recovery date: 2020

Condition: Dug-up relic

Display: Mounted on a wooden board

A striking addition to a collection of WWI German militaria, Somme battlefield relics or First World War historical displays.

Please note: the rifle is described as a relic. Its not complete . It should not be assumed to be safe to handle.