Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 1888 S Commission Infantry Rifle by Erfurt Arsenal - Dated 1893 British Swagger Stick 75” and overall length 37”

75” and overall length 37”

Union forces were recovering from initial setbacks and hastily regrouping into defensive positions on a line of hills south of the town

The flag measures approximately 38" x 27"

When production ceased in 1858 over 23

sling swivels on middle band and trigger guard

Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 1888 S Commission Infantry Rifle by Erfurt Arsenal - Dated 1893 British Swagger Stick 75” and overall length 37”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 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.