Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 1888 S Commission Rifle by Danzig Arsenal Serial 9627 - dated 1890 German Awards Medals Badges Insignia The design is a bit

The design is a bit smaller in size than the standard Type 10 used by the IJA

Original Item: 25th Regiment of Foot

Most of the changes that identify the model 1884 as a distinct model occurred either before or after 1884

Center of cap features a bronze star with lovely patina

permits for gold-digging

Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 1888 S Commission Rifle by Danzig Arsenal Serial 9627 - dated 1890 German Awards Medals Badges Insignia The design is a bitOriginal Item: Only one Available. This is a good example of the iconic German Gewehr 1888 "Commission Rifle", also known as the Gewehr 88, or GEW 88. It was manufactured at Danzig Arsenal, located on the Baltic Sea in what is today Gdask Poland, in 1893. It then and then service in at least two different units, indicated by the two regimental markings on the rifle. Neither of these are reserve units, and the lack of conversion to a 88 05 S indicates