I recently inherited a Mauser. I don’t have much experience with old rifles, and I was hoping I could get some help trying to figure out its history. Everyone keeps saying, “Just Google the serial number,” but that hasn’t yielded any results. Haven’t really been able to find the right database I guess. It’s still chambered for a 7.92mm round. I can see the serial numbers - 18398 - but that doesn’t seem to match up with any lists I’ve found online. There also don’t seem to be any additional markings that are sometimes seen on them. In any case, it’s a cool rifle, and I’d like to know more about it. I’m sure it’s been around. If anyone could point me in the right direction, I’d really appreciate it. Thanks.