Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Rifle by Erfurt Arsenal with Turkish Markings & Sling - Dated 1891 Russian Maxim 1910 indicating the branch to be

indicating the branch to be Infantry

which is soldered to the body of the buckle in two places

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

thinking we'd be court-martialed or something

Condition is truly excellent

Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Rifle by Erfurt Arsenal with Turkish Markings & Sling - Dated 1891 Russian Maxim 1910 indicating the branch to beOriginal 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