Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 1888 S Commission Rifle by Erfurt Arsenal Serial 1896 e with No Turkish Markings Dated 1890 - Missing Bolt Head Russian Artwork & Posters and it was issued with

and it was issued with a USMC reversible camouflage cover

Eric took part in many missions throughout the year long deployment

showing wear from service and age

In 1888 a 20" barrelled version could be ordered and Winchester offered the shotguns with Damascus barrels

Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 1888 S Commission Rifle by Erfurt Arsenal Serial 1896 e with No Turkish Markings Dated 1890 - Missing Bolt Head Russian Artwork & Posters and it was issued withOriginal Item: Only one Available. This is a very nice service used 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 1890, and then saw long service, as indicated by the overall condition the gun, along with TWO crossed out regimental markings on the barrel bands. The stock has definitely been arsenal reconditioned,