Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Rifle by Amberg Arsenal - Dated 1891 MG 34 Pistol Grip Assembly It was a high tech

It was a high tech procedure for the early 1940s

Jacket is approximately a size US 40

the 2nd Regiment were resupplied by the 1st and 3rd Regiments

but there is no rust or other problems

all covered in silver

Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Rifle by Amberg Arsenal - Dated 1891 MG 34 Pistol Grip Assembly It was a high techOriginal 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 B. R. E. 2. 239. This marking,