Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Rifle by Spandau Arsenal with Turkish Markings - Dated 1892 Category_MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly This incredible grouping consists of

This incredible grouping consists of the following items:

as found on the State flag

neck guard apron is batch number stamped 528

The white silk lining is intact as well as the sweatband

though both the Japanese and English writing have bled into the silk fabric

Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Rifle by Spandau Arsenal with Turkish Markings - Dated 1892 Category_MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly This incredible grouping consists ofOriginal 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 during 1890 at the Spandau Imperial Arsenal, located in Berlin, and then and then saw long service, as indicated by the different markings on the gun. It has a crossed out 20. R. R. 6. 232 marking on the upper barrel band, with 16. R. 9. 160. marked on the lower barrel band. The