Place made Oberndorf, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, Europe Classification Tools and Equipment-Weapons and ammunition Type rifles (long guns) Topic Military World War I Credit Line Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Gina McVey Object number 2019. The leather has deteriorated and become detached at the shoulder of the rifle but the metal attachment remains on the body. Attached to the middle of the rifle, where the barrel meets the body is a leather strap that has adjustable holes throughout for the metal hinge to attach. On the side of the loading bolt is the type of rifle, Under the barrel are the identifying numbers. On the top of the bolt, is the manufacture's name and location. There are inscriptions on many parts of the rifle. The rifle ends in a long wooden shoulder hold, in a triangular shape, with a notch cut out from the top. The trigger guard is adjustable with numbers written on all sides and an adjustable locking lug. The rifle has a long metal barrel attached to the main body of the gun that is comprised of wood and metal pieces. The Gewehr 98 rifle has a bolt action system that has two locking lugs just behind the bolt head. (86.4 × 3.2 cm) Description 1915 Mauser Gewehr 98 Bolt Action Rifle found in Germany by Corporal Lawrence McVey during World War I. Sellers Description: Product Information MAKE: GERMAN MAUSER MODEL: KAR 98 Action: BOLT Finish: BLUED Caliber/Gauge: 8MM Bore: GOOD Barrel Length: 24' L.O.P. Boyds offers large ring Mauser actions for the 98K, VZ24, and Turkish Mausers as well as small ring Mauser stocks for the other models made before 1898. McVey, Lawrence Leslie Sr., American, 1897 - 1968 Subject of 369th Infantry Regiment, American, 1913 - 1945 Date 1915-1916 Medium wood and metal with leather Dimensions H x W x D (without strap): 4 7/8 × 49 1/4 × 1 3/4 in. A Boyds custom hardwood stock will improve the look, feel, and accuracy of virtually any rifle, particularly these old Mausers that may clutter the used section of your local gun shop. Created by Mauser, German, founded 1811 Used by Cpl.