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03
Aug
History
On This Day In History of World War 1
“On the afternoon of this day in 1914, two days after declaring war on Russia, Germany declares war on France, moving ahead with a long-held strategy, conceived by the former chief of staff of the German army, Alfred von Schlieffen, for a two-front war against France and Russia. Hours later, France makes its own declaration […]
History
History of the Colt Revolver
“In 1836, Connecticut-born gun manufacturer Samuel Colt (1814-62) received a U.S. patent for a revolver mechanism that enabled a gun to be fired multiple times without reloading. Colt founded a company to manufacture his revolving-cylinder pistol; however, sales were slow and the business floundered. Then in 1846, with the Mexican War (1846-48) under way, the […]
10
Jul
History
This Day In History: July, 10 1940
On this day in 1940, the Germans begin the first in a long series of bombing raids against Great Britain, as the Battle of Britain, which will last three and a half months, begins. After the occupation of France by Germany, Britain knew it was only a matter of time before the Axis power turned its […]
History
The Battle of Normandy
“During World War II (1939-1945), the Battle of Normandy, which lasted from June 1944 to August 1944, resulted in the Allied liberation of Western Europe from Nazi Germany’s control. Codenamed Operation Overlord, the battle began on June 6, 1944, also known as D-Day, when some 156,000 American, British and Canadian forces landed on five beaches […]
15
Dec
New Arrival, Sale, Uncategorized
Weekend Sale Happening!
Take advantage of our December weekend sale offerings! Happening NOW THRU SUNDAY, 17TH ONLY. First come, first serve. Back to regular prices by Monday. You might just find what you’ve been looking for; a pistol, WW2 M1 Carbine, 1917 Colt, German WW2 Rifle, Lugers, and more. Check off a gift on your Christmas list, send […]
07
Dec
Gun Care, Uncategorized
Proper Gun Storage
Maybe your collection is expanding or maybe you just purchased your first collectible; either way, proper gun storage is a must! Whether an antique collectible or brand new, all guns should follow the same care and storage regimen for optimal gun life and safety. If you are investing in a piece, you should want to […]
30
Nov
New Arrival, Uncategorized
Very Scarce 27 CODE 1938 ERMA K98k MAUSER RIFLE
In excellent minus all matching condition, we have a very scarce early production 1938 dated 27 code (ERMA) made K98k Mauser Service Rifle. The rifle is all matching with an excellent bore and still has the original sling. The cartouches on the laminated stock are very clear and crisp. The blue on the metal shows use […]
21
Nov
Events, Sale, Uncategorized
5% OFF Entire Site – Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving from Pre98 We are thankful for all our followers and customers. We are grateful for the opportunities presented to us and to share them with you! Early Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales happening! Take advantage of 5% OFF on all our products. Starting Midnight 11/22 thru Midnight 11/27. DON’T MISS OUT – START […]
Uncategorized
Some History of WWI
Are you just getting started into the world of collectible antique firearms? Or maybe you’ve been doing it for a while but are branching into different collectibles and aren’t sure which direction to go. There’s a lot of options to consider but, what it really comes down to is what you truly have an interest […]