Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Rifle by ŒWG Steyr with Turkish Markings serial 8094 n - Dated 1890 Century This excellent example is marked

This excellent example is marked on the receiver with the arsenal markings for Kokura Arsenal next to 九 六 式

This example does have a piece missing in the handle by the top right rivet close to the button release

which is dated after that: 3 七 十 昭

Dimensions:Overall Height:  6”Size: 6 3/4 US (52cm)

Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Rifle by ŒWG Steyr with Turkish Markings serial 8094 n - Dated 1890 Century This excellent example is markedOriginal 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 by the Steyr Mannlicher firearms division of sterreichische Waffenfabriksgesellschaft (WG, Austrian Arms Manufacturing Company) in Austria. The rifle then saw long service, as indicated by the different markings on the gun. It has a crossed out 50. R. R. 10. 168 regimental