Most of the 7.92 for lead bullet rifles were made Pre WW1. Paul, I guess I overlooked the bore image which is 4 groove which would then indicate to me the rifle was set up for the 7.92 for lead bullet for target, Not 8.15 R target? Question is why anyone modify the extractor since the 8.15 R rim is only slightly larger than the 7.92. Paul: markings on the underside of the barrel in the chamber area would clarify caliber, unless, of course, it’s been altered post-Oberndorf.
It could be an 8.15 x 46 r don’t really know. From the pics shown it’s not clear if the bolt even belongs in this G98. The crown B crown U proofs on the receiver are Oberndorf proofs, pre-late 1920s (again, notes are elsewhere). Paul: If the serial is in the commercial range, it dates from early to mid 1920s (I’m away from my notes now). Regards, JonĬomments by Bob T, another sharp collector on commercials: The mark on butt is the WFM Marking also found on some of these rifles most like done in just post WW1 period. If it chambers an normal 7.92 X 57 it could even been re chambered for this or left in most likely the rimmed target round. I can just see on top of barrel the partial designation for Lead Bullets behind rear sight base. The tip of extractor is ground down to make a narrow hook form most often this is found on Converted G 98 into 8.15X46 R for target shooting with Lead bullets only. The long extractor was cut down but must still function OK. Paul, I see a person on your site showed a G 98 by WFM, no date with commercial proofs and serial number range.
Sorry for the delay, here are some comments from Jon Speed regarding this rifle:
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