#5 • Simson & Suhl G98 8mm Bolt Action Rifle

Part of July 2025 Out N' About Auction (timed auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $375.00

Status: Sold

Category: Firearms

Manufacturer: Simson & Suhl Type: Rifle/Bolt Action  Model: G98 Caliber: 8mm Mauser  Barrel Length: 30" Optics: N/A ATF Form 4473 Required: Yes  Log: 3184 Serial Number (S/N): 5371 Reference Number (Ref #): N/A This is a Simson & Suhl Gewehr 98, a bolt-action rifle chambered in 8mm Mauser (7.92×57mm). The Gewehr 98, adopted by the German military in 1898, became one of the most influential Mauser-pattern designs, serving as the backbone of German infantry arms through World War I and influencing countless bolt-action rifles worldwide. Simson & Suhl was one of the prominent German manufacturers contracted to produce the G98 both during and after WWI. Notably, during the 1920s and early 1930s, Simson & Suhl was the sole firm authorized under the Treaty of Versailles to produce and refurbish rifles for the limited Reichswehr, making their rifles especially interesting to collectors of interwar German arms. This example features a 30-inch barrel, a tangent rear sight graduated for long-range shooting, and the traditional straight bolt handle characteristic of early G98 rifles. The hardwood stock shows significant wear consistent with age, service use, and storage, including dings, scratches, and areas of finish loss. Metal surfaces also show wear but appear structurally sound. Mechanically, the action functions properly, and the bolt cycles as intended. The bore condition should be verified before any shooting, as is standard with historical surplus rifles. Based on its serial number (5371) and the Simson & Suhl markings, this rifle likely dates to the interwar period or late WWI era, adding to its historical significance as part of Germany’s post-WWI rearmament period. Overall, this Simson & Suhl Gewehr 98 remains in fair condition and represents an important piece for collectors of early 20th-century military firearms, Mauser enthusiasts, or those interested in German arms history. Please see the photographs for more details, or contact us at 907-570-7050 or email us at FFL@alaskapremierauctions.com / Admin@alaskapremierauctions.com to schedule an in-person preview of the firearm. ***All federal firearm background checks are conducted in-house, please allow pick-up times to reflect paperwork processing time (approx. 30-45 minutes).