Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Rifle by Spandau Arsenal Serial 8406 y with Turkish Markings - Dated 1890 Russian Documents Books The bell is embossed U

The bell is embossed U

and looks to be made of cast metal

This is a fantastic rifleman's M1923 cartridge belt rig

and it shows much fouling and oxidation on the interior

The Reichsmarine (State Navy) was the name of the German Navy during the Weimar Republic and first two years of AH’s Germany

Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Rifle by Spandau Arsenal Serial 8406 y with Turkish Markings - Dated 1890 Russian Documents Books The bell is embossed UOriginal 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. The nose cap is marked with German regimental designation 78. R. 3. 171., which is for the 78th Reserve Regiment,