Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Rifle by Erfurt Arsenal - Dated 1890 British Flare Guns - Wax Polish- Micro-crystalline wax/polish

- Wax Polish- Micro-crystalline wax/polish ultra refined waxes blended to a formula approved for and used by the British Museum and fine art restores internationally

the color or colors of which varied according to the regiment

There is some rust pitting and holes in the warhead

with a single fuller on each side

Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Rifle by Erfurt Arsenal - Dated 1890 British Flare Guns - Wax Polish- Micro-crystalline wax/polishOriginal 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 manufactured at the Erfurt Imperial Arsenal, located in Erfurt, Thurigina, and then and then saw long service, as indicated by the large number of different markings on the gun. It still retains the original German Regimental Markings on two of the barrel bands. The lower barrel band is marked: