Mauser Gewehr 98 question need help

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I just got this G98 and I was wondering if I should be concerned about the caliber since its a pre-1905 rifle. I know that pre-1905 Mauser were chambered in .318, smaller than the actual 8mm. But I also know that most of these mausers were rechambered post 1905 for the S bullet. Giving the markings on my rifle, what do you think guys? Is it safe for regular 8mm bullets? I own Mausers k98 and I shoot a lot of 8mm (I shoot mostly cast bullets).

Any help would be appreciated

thanks! and MERRY CHRISTMASS!!!
 
I think the S stamp means its good to go(98% sure it mean that) especially if you shoot cast bullets, soft bullets and lower pressures shouldn't be a problems even with a .318 bore you might just get more fouling with the smaller bore. If I remember correctly they didn't rechamber or re barrel they just made the throat deeper to lower the initially pressure so it still has the smaller bore.
 
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No fear, friend: she HAS the "S" marked just ahead of the chamber, so she is approved for the JS load.

This load developed 2880 ft/sec with a 154-grain pointed slug.

Yes, hotter than the original .30-'06 by a good bit: don't tell the Americans!

German powder technology at that time was very much ahead of American, despite the fact that the DuPont MR powders (developed by Hudson Maxim) were available at the time; the US military stayed with their Pyro D, despite its sky-high pressure levels.

If you are loading for this critter, I find that the Hornady Spire Point, seated out a bit so you can see the cannelure, works fine in my 1915 Mauser Mauser and in my 1914 Danzig 98aZ.

Nice toy!
 
Slug the bore if you are in doubt, 7.90 (mm), is 0.3110236 inches.
It is possible yours has been rebarrelled or just rechambered for the s cartridge.
The German 1888/05 Commission Rifle (Gewehr 88) is an example of rechambering.
 
The Gew 88 when upgraded to the s ammunition, had an “s” stamped on it nad the chamber was reamed out to accept the “s” cartridge and the rifling deepened.
The book German Military Rifles and Machine Pistols, 1871-1945 By Gotz, Hans-Dieter, goes into detail on the Gew 88 and Gew 98, in regards to ammunition and problems with the Gew 88.
 
Here's 2 picture of the rifle. I tried it (30 rounds) 2 weeks ago. Its a very precise, lot of fun to shoot! 175gr cast bullet with gas checked and red dragon bullet lube AWESOME!
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the stock is from a Persian Mauser
 
Nice looking receiver marking :).

I have your older sister rifles from 1904 and 1905.

The sights are at 400m minimum and there is the "S" mark so she is able to chamber and shoot the spitzer round of 1903. The older sights start at 200m and have a slightly longer sight base. They also have no "S" marking. Gewehr 98s chambered for the Patrone 88 are rare in my opinion, most ended up in German Africa and did not return.

Let us know how she shoots :).
 
The sight start at 200m. I tried it with my own cast bullets (175gr, gas checked, red dragon lube) and she shoots like a dream!
 
Ah yes, I see it now. It looks like they retained the original sight base but swapped the Lange sight that works for the spitzer round.

Glad she shoots well, take good care of her :).
 
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