Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Infantry Rifle by Danzig Arsenal - Dated 1890 MG 34 Display Guns & Part Sets It was manufactured in 30-06

It was manufactured in 30-06 Cal

which utilizes 5 discrete pads that are riveted to the shell

There a bit of corrosion around the breech

The Simonov rifle emerged as a winner and was accepted into service as the AVS-36

and frizzen spring

Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Infantry Rifle by Danzig Arsenal - Dated 1890 MG 34 Display Guns & Part Sets It was manufactured in 30-06Original 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.