Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Rifle by Erfurt Arsenal Serial 5780 u with Turkish Markings - Dated 1891 British Flags The metal finish still shows

The metal finish still shows a lot of original color to delight any Western Americana Collector

First Lady Grace Coolidge was also in attendance at the circus that day

in what was then part of the state of Virginia

established himself and his group in the Château Colombières

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

Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Rifle by Erfurt Arsenal Serial 5780 u with Turkish Markings - Dated 1891 British Flags The metal finish still showsOriginal 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