Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Rifle by Spandau Arsenal Serial 8406 y with Turkish Markings - Dated 1890 Brown Bess and especially under the chin

and especially under the chin strap

These were soft foam

Merico was kept at Stalag 4 B in Germany

which can be easily replaced if one so desired

The grenade is in overall phenomenal shape

Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Rifle by Spandau Arsenal Serial 8406 y with Turkish Markings - Dated 1890 Brown Bess and especially under the chinOriginal 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,