Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Infantry Rifle by Danzig Arsenal - Dated 1890 Russian Army the eagle can be seen

the eagle can be seen to be sewn on some examples on a triangular backing

as it is made from brass and a tarnished grenade is frowned upon by all in the regiment

This is a small single shot percussion pistol with screw off octagonal 2

with broad arrow War Department property mark

Additional marks of interest include inspectors' and proof marks around the breech end of the barrel: a capital A on top

Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Infantry Rifle by Danzig Arsenal - Dated 1890 Russian Army the eagle can be seenOriginal 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 made at the Danzig Arsenal, located on the Baltic Sea in what is today Gdask Poland, in 1890. It 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 the middle barrel band: 27. R. R. 99.