Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Rifle by Danzig Arsenal with Turkish Markings - Dated 1891 German Army Heer no scabbard available)

no scabbard available)

Upon the squadron's arrival in Brisbane

- Liner pads still very supple when compared to the apparent age of the rest of the helmet

and has a lovely carved "scroll" on both sides of the buttstock

most line throwing guns are known as “Lyle guns” to this day

Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Rifle by Danzig Arsenal with Turkish Markings - Dated 1891 German Army Heer no scabbard available)Original 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 Danzig Arsenal, located on the Baltic Sea in what is today Gdask Poland, in 1891. It then and then saw long service, as indicated by the different markings on the gun. These rifles were originally chambered for 7. 92mm Patrone 88 ammunition and had a fixed magazine. As with