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Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Rifle by Erfurt Arsenal Serial 8784 r with Turkish Markings - Dated 1890 GWOT The 7th Infantry Regiment wasOriginal 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. These rifles were originally chambered for 7. 92mm Patrone 88 ammunition and had a fixed magazine loaded by En