Ross 1916 & 1915 Spandau GEW98 value?

[hatman1793]

I have two gems to sell and I think they are in very nice condition but I don't know the intrinsic value of them.

The first is a 1916 pattern III ROSS rifle. World War One of course. The wood is good+, metal is good +, no rust, sights are there and good. Original brass oiler bottle. Has a very little pitting near the breech but is not extensive. Bore is excellent.

Second is a WW1 German GEW98, Spandau 1915 rifle. Has original bayonet and sheath. Stock is good to VG+, metal is good, sights okay, no rust. Bayonet is VG, bore is good.

What kind of value are these two WW1 rifles worth? Thanks.

 

[PerversPépère]

Pics (general and detailed close-ups)?
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[stoggie]

I'm assuming they are full wood?

Ross - If in excellent shape, full wood, never sanded, with clear markings. I would wager around $1000-1200.

Gew - If all matching, right down to the screws, and the stock has never been sanded, with good condition metal as you describe, I would say around $800-$1000. The bayonet, depending on type, early war or late war, would range wildly. If its the later style butcher blade bayonet, between $100-$150. If its an early war/pre war sawback, upwards of $400.

Both are some of the more difficult to come by WWI rifles.

Pics would be needed for a proper assesment.