Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Rifle by Amberg Arsenal - Dated 1897 Japanese Documents and Books demobilized with personnel returning to

demobilized with personnel returning to the United States

After this it was used mainly by second line troops until the end of the war

The shape and characteristics of the Hawley liner were identical to those of the fiberglass counterpart

the Cross Belt plate was used to carry the Infantry Sword

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Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Rifle by Amberg Arsenal - Dated 1897 Japanese Documents and Books demobilized with personnel returning toOriginal 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 manufactured at the Amberg Arsenal, located in Bavaria, and most likely first saw use with a regiment in the Bavarian Army. The rifle then and then saw long service, as indicated by the large number of different markings on the gun. The Upper Barrel band is marked 2. R. J. 4. 10, however this was