Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Rifle by Erfurt Arsenal with Turkish Markings & Sling - Dated 1891 OPTIONS_HIDDEN_PRODUCT and held in place by

and held in place by the chin strap buttons

and is marked with number 5171039

and is made of what appears to be muslin cloth

The liner was similar to that of the previous M26 and M21 helmets

arriving at Joint Base Pearl Harbor–Hickam in Honolulu Hawaii

Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Rifle by Erfurt Arsenal with Turkish Markings & Sling - Dated 1891 OPTIONS_HIDDEN_PRODUCT and held in place byOriginal 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 at the Erfurt Imperial Arsenal, located in Erfurt, Thuringia, in 1891. It then saw long service, as indicated by condition and mismatched serial numbers on the gun. The rifle still does have a regimental designation marked on it from a reserve unit, which means it is most likely