Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Rifle by Erfurt Arsenal with Turkish Markings & Sling - Dated 1891 Russian Maxim 1910 it is extremely basic

it is extremely basic

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

thinking we'd be court-martialed or something

A few small dings visible in shell

indicating the branch to be Infantry

Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Rifle by Erfurt Arsenal with Turkish Markings & Sling - Dated 1891 Russian Maxim 1910 it is extremely basicOriginal 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