Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 1888 S Commission Rifle by Erfurt Arsenal dated 1891 - matching serial 3127 Japanese Militaria Parachute equipment is divided into

Parachute equipment is divided into four main parts: the parachute proper (or canopy and shroud lines)

The engraving on the top of the barrel is clear with minimal fading:

Luke of Melbourne which is backed in a rare solid maroon felt parachute medic jump oval (typically medic ovals were white with a maroon border

Measures 5' x 5' overall

This Carbine has the side mounted saddle ring

Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 1888 S Commission Rifle by Erfurt Arsenal dated 1891 - matching serial 3127 Japanese Militaria Parachute equipment is divided intoOriginal 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 light service, so it still has all the original parts it was issued with. These rifles were originally chambered for 7. 92mm Patrone 88 ammunition and had a fixed magazine. Virtually all Gewehr 88