Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Rifle by Erfurt Arsenal Serial 5780 u with Turkish Markings - Dated 1891 British Flags The dark blue wool forage

The dark blue wool forage cap exterior is in very good original condition with just a few tiny moth nips

Unlike other helmets we have seen

- Knight (unlimited numbers)

in what was then part of the state of Virginia

Sewn above the right cuff are four red chevrons and one white representing four and a half years of service

Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Rifle by Erfurt Arsenal Serial 5780 u with Turkish Markings - Dated 1891 British Flags The dark blue wool forageOriginal 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