Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 1888 S Commission Infantry Rifle by Erfurt Arsenal - Dated 1893 British Swagger Stick 44 Smith & Wesson American

44 Smith & Wesson American rather than the more commonly encountered

Beautifully framed including a color image of the young Viscount Palmerston at the time

Though Italian manufactured by Beretta

The regiment's first action was when it embarked on ships and took part in the Raid on Rochefort in September 1757 during the Seven Years' War

75” and overall length 37”

Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 1888 S Commission Infantry Rifle by Erfurt Arsenal - Dated 1893 British Swagger Stick 44 Smith & Wesson AmericanOriginal 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 Royal Erfurt Arsenal, located in Thuringia, in 1893, and then was put into service in the German army. It still retains the original German Regimental Markings on the top band: 155. R. 7. 112 This indicates use by the 155th (7th West Prussian) Infantry Regiment, Company 7, Weapon 112.