Mauser A-G Oberndorf A/N 1916

Description

The Waffenfabrik Mauser A-G designation refers to the manufacturer of the Gewehr 98 rifle produced in 1916 at their facility in Oberndorf am Neckar, Germany. These rifles were standard German infantry weapons during World War I, chambered in 8mm Mauser (7.92x57mm) with a 29-inch barrel and a five-round internal magazine.
Key identifying features and historical context for this specific model include:
Markings: The top of the receiver is stamped “WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER A-G. OBERNDORF A/N. 1916” along with an Imperial Reichsadler eagle and the serial number.
Post-War History: Many 1916 models were arsenal rebuilt and reissued in 1920 for the Weimar Republic’s Reichswehr, often marked with a “1920” stamp and sometimes modified with shortened barrels or Karabiner 98k-style sights.
Collector Notes: Surviving examples are often found as C&R (Curio & Relic) eligible firearms. Some were exported to the United States as War Bond rifles, identifiable by clipped firing pins or lead-filled barrels, while others were reissued for conflicts such as the Spanish Civil War.

Additional notes: wear, previous two owners didn’t know when the 99 was etched on the stock and for what reason. Suspected heavy use in battle

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