Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Rifle by Spandau with Turkish Markings Serial 6825 l - Dated 1890 Holsters & Cases as well as dents

as well as dents

such as on the right shoulder board

The early Nickel version of this buckle is very hard to find

almost certainly carried by an Officer of Rank or Detective on a mount (horse)

Blade Length: 15 3/4"

Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Rifle by Spandau with Turkish Markings Serial 6825 l - Dated 1890 Holsters & Cases as well as dentsOriginal Item: Only one Available. This is a very nice example of the iconic German Gewehr 1888 "Commission Rifle", also known as the Gewehr 88, or GEW 88. It was manufactured during 1890 at the Spandau Imperial Arsenal, located in Berlin, and then and then saw long service, as indicated by the condition and the large number of different markings on the gun. These rifles were originally chambered for 7. 92mm Patrone 88 ammunition and had a fixed