Small Arms of the Great War

[Liam Gallagher]

I have added to the collection since my last post,

I have picked up this Gewehr 98, it is a 1918 dated one and I believe it to be a Turkish contract rifle (correct me if i'm wrong). it is a mismatched version but I have yet to see one with full matching numbers.
it came with 3 original bayonets 2 of which have their original scabbards and 1 has what I believe to be its original frog.
here are some pics,


If anyone could give me a rough idea of what they think this lot is worth, as I think I got quite a good price ,it would be great

Cheers
Liam

[HARRY THE MOLE]

Hi Liam,

Its difficult to tell from the pictures the condition of the rifle and the bayonets. But if the metalwork on the rifle is good, then it is probably worth around £750. The earlier dated ones tend to fetch a bit more because they have a greater probability of being used in action. The bayonets - if in average condition, are going to be around £250.

[Liam Gallagher]

well I paid around that sort of money for them so I'm quite happy. I imagine the price of them will go up sharply over the next few years though.