Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Rifle by Erfurt Arsenal - Dated 1890 Rear Sight Assembly If only we knew who

If only we knew who owned them

Overall a wonderful fully functional telescope that was used in the trenches of the Great War

each complete with their correct filter cans

and still is in very good condition

The 35th Infantry Division (Santa Fe Division) is an infantry unit in the Army National Guard

Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Rifle by Erfurt Arsenal - Dated 1890 Rear Sight Assembly If only we knew whoOriginal 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 Erfurt Imperial Arsenal, located in Erfurt, Thurigina, and then and then saw long service, as indicated by the large number of different markings on the gun. It still retains the original German Regimental Markings on two of the barrel bands. The lower barrel band is marked: