Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Rifle by Danzig Arsenal Serial 9631 g with Period Sling - Dated 1891 Rear Sight Assembly The grip is cast aluminum

The grip is cast aluminum

This example looks to have been a display board sample from when unissued surplus knives were not a hard thing to come by

Overall length of bayonet in scabbard 24"

All three leather pads are complete and retain their original horsehair stuffing

This field phone is in “Barn Found” condition

Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Rifle by Danzig Arsenal Serial 9631 g with Period Sling - Dated 1891 Rear Sight Assembly The grip is cast aluminumOriginal 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 Danzig Arsenal, located on the Baltic Sea in what is today Gdask Poland, in 1891. It then and then saw long service, as indicated by condition and markings on the gun. It even has an old Imperial German regiment marking on the left side of the nose cap: 5. R. 7. 163., for the