Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Rifle by Amberg Arsenal with Sling - Dated 1891 Martini-Henry Rifles had significant flaws

had significant flaws

They still have strong checkering

In lovely condition coming to us from an old collection in trade

- January 13th

Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Rifle by Amberg Arsenal with Sling - Dated 1891 Martini-Henry Rifles had significant flawsOriginal 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 the Amberg Imperial Arsenal, located in Amberg, Bavaria, and then and then saw long service, as indicated by the large number of different markings on the gun. It does have a German regimental marking of 78. R. 4. 96, indicating issue to the 78th Reserve infantry regiment. These