Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Rifle by Erfurt Arsenal with Turkish Markings & Sling - Dated 1891 Russian Maxim 1910 The rifle has a back

The rifle has a back action percussion lock and is fitted with a set trigger

thinking we'd be court-martialed or something

On the reverse is the arms of the Royal Niger Company (a shield bearing the words "PAX

Condition is truly excellent

down to the double groove in the grips

Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Rifle by Erfurt Arsenal with Turkish Markings & Sling - Dated 1891 Russian Maxim 1910 The rifle has a backOriginal Item: Only one Available. This is a very good example of the iconic German Gewehr 1888 "Commission Rifle", also known as the Gewehr 88, or GEW 88. It was manufactured at the Erfurt Imperial Arsenal, located in Erfurt, Thuringia, in 1891. It then saw long service, as indicated by condition and mismatched serial numbers on the gun. The rifle still does have a regimental designation marked on it from a reserve unit, which means it is most likely