Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Rifle by Amberg Arsenal with Turkish Markings - Dated 1893 Original Machine Guns clear markings

clear markings

Unfortunately we are not able to see any of the markings on the band due to corrosion and how tightly it fits

There is some damage (with repair) to the front collar

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Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Rifle by Amberg Arsenal with Turkish Markings - Dated 1893 Original Machine Guns clear markingsOriginal 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 Amberg Imperial Arsenal, located in Amberg, Bavaria, and then and then saw long service, as indicated by the large number of different markings on the gun. It is marked with two German regimental designations, B. 6. R. R. 11. 52. and 5. R. 3. 98., the first of which is a