Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Rifle by Erfurt Arsenal dated 1890 - No Turkish Markings Original Antique Guns History of the 85th AS

History of the 85th AS in WW1:

Approximate measurements:Collar to shoulder: 9”Shoulder to sleeve: 25”Shoulder to shoulder: 18”Chest width: 18”Waist width: 15”Hip width: 19”Front length: 29"

Overall a really nice condition helmet with a USGI trench art design to remember his journey through WWII

WWII Foot locker trunk named in painted stencil to RONERT E

The rayon red lining is in good shape

Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Rifle by Erfurt Arsenal dated 1890 - No Turkish Markings Original Antique Guns History of the 85th ASOriginal Item: Only one Available. This is a very nice 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, and then and then saw long service, as indicated by the large number of different markings on the gun. It also does not have any export markings from Turkey or other countries, so this was never shipped off as WWI