Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Rifle by ŒWG Steyr with Turkish Markings serial 8094 n - Dated 1890 Century William Souder entered service as

William Souder entered service as a Private in Company M of the 1st Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry on August 5

Dimensions:Overall Height:  6”Size: 6 3/4 US (52cm)

This example does have a piece missing in the handle by the top right rivet close to the button release

Octagonal barrel edges retain good sharpness

The bipod has a lovely curve to it

Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Rifle by ŒWG Steyr with Turkish Markings serial 8094 n - Dated 1890 Century William Souder entered service asOriginal 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 by the Steyr Mannlicher firearms division of sterreichische Waffenfabriksgesellschaft (WG, Austrian Arms Manufacturing Company) in Austria. The rifle then saw long service, as indicated by the different markings on the gun. It has a crossed out 50. R. R. 10. 168 regimental