Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 1888 S Commission Infantry Rifle by Erfurt Arsenal - Dated 1893 U.S. Documents & Books 642 casualties in 602 days

642 casualties in 602 days of combat

The twin matched Machine Guns each cock from exterior side

The Allies became concerned at the collapse of the Eastern front and the loss of their Tsarist ally to communism and there was also the question of the large quantities of supplies and equipment in Russian ports

fifth edition

faintly visible on left side of stock by side plate

Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 1888 S Commission Infantry Rifle by Erfurt Arsenal - Dated 1893 U.S. Documents & Books 642 casualties in 602 daysOriginal 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 made at the Royal Erfurt Arsenal, located in Thuringia, in 1893, and then was put into service in the German army. It still retains the original German Regimental Markings on the top band: 155. R. 7. 112 This indicates use by the 155th (7th West Prussian) Infantry Regiment, Company 7, Weapon 112.