Spanish Gewehr 98

Published on August 22, 2023
Duration: 1:00

This review details the fascinating journey of a German Gewehr 98, originally manufactured in 1917 by Amberg. It was later modified in Spain, including a caliber conversion to 7mm Mauser and sight upgrades, before being sent to support Nationalist forces during the Spanish Civil War. Imported to the US in the 1950s by Sam Cummings, this rifle represents a unique piece of international military firearm history.

Quick Summary

The Spanish Gewehr 98 reviewed was originally a German Gewehr 98 made in 1917. It was modified in Spain with new sights and relined from 8mm to 7mm Mauser, then sent to support Nationalist forces. Sam Cummings imported these rifles to the US in the 1950s.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: German Gewehr 98 Origins
  2. 00:06Weimar Republic Service & Amberg 1917
  3. 00:18Spanish Civil War Modifications & Condor Legion
  4. 00:28Caliber Conversion to 7mm Mauser
  5. 00:45US Importation by Interarms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the Spanish Gewehr 98?

The Spanish Gewehr 98 reviewed started its life as a standard German Gewehr 98, manufactured at the Amberg factory in 1917. It later served with the Weimar Republic before being modified and sent to Spain.

What modifications were made to the Gewehr 98 in Spain?

In Spain, the Gewehr 98's original sights were replaced with flat tangent sights. Crucially, the barrel was relined from 8mm Mauser to the Spanish 7mm Mauser caliber, and new bayonet lugs were fitted.

How did the Spanish Gewehr 98 end up in the United States?

Following its service in Spain, including potential use during the Spanish Civil War, these rifles were imported into the United States in the 1950s by Sam Cummings of Interarms from obsolete Spanish armories.

What is the significance of the 'Entubados a 7m/m' marking?

The 'Entubados a 7m/m' stock cartouche is a Spanish marking indicating that the rifle's barrel has undergone the 'Entubados' process, meaning it was relined to chamber the 7mm Mauser cartridge.

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