Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 1888 Commission Rifle by ŒWG Steyr Serial 6697 d with Excellent Bore and No Turkish Markings - Dated 1894 Military Maps M24 on the lid

M24 on the lid

which resembled the medieval sallet

however it definitely has suffered finish loss and some oxidation

The interior has a complete fabric and leather liner with a colorful green and orange cord

indicating WWII production

Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 1888 Commission Rifle by ŒWG Steyr Serial 6697 d with Excellent Bore and No Turkish Markings - Dated 1894 Military Maps M24 on the lidOriginal Item: Only one Available. This is a very nice service used example of the iconic German Gewehr 1888 "Commission Rifle", also known as the Gewehr 88, or GEW 88. It was manufactured during 1894 by the famed Steyr Mannlicher firearms division of sterreichische Waffenfabriksgesellschaft (WG, Austrian Arms Manufacturing Company) in Austria. The rifle then saw long service, as indicated by the overall condition the gun. It has definitely been