Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Infantry Rifle by Danzig Arsenal - Dated 1890 Breda M-37 1940 (Heft 15)

1940 (Heft 15)

It is two sided and measures 26 inches high by 20 inches wide

an original canvas covered cork warm climate issue Pith helmet complete with original rarely worn leather sweat band to the interior

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Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Infantry Rifle by Danzig Arsenal - Dated 1890 Breda M-37 1940 (Heft 15)Original 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 made at the Danzig Arsenal, located on the Baltic Sea in what is today Gdask Poland, in 1890. It then and then saw long service, as indicated by the large number of different markings on the gun. It still retains the original German Regimental Markings on the middle barrel band: 27. R. R. 99.