Gewehr 88 'S' Commission Model Rifle Accession Number: REL/02177

Description

Gewehr 88 'S' Commission Model bolt action rifle with a fixed five round Mannlicher style magazine. The action is marked with OE WG STEYR 1890 on the breech ring and GEW 88 on the left side. The breech is also marked 'S' denoting adaptation for Spitzer ammunition. It has a one piece wooden stock, a central sling swivel barrel band and a steel end cap that incorporates a bayonet lug on the right side. The barrel is jacketed. Complete with a cleaning rod.

Contextual Description

This type of rifle was obsolete by the outbreak of the First World War but issued to German second line and communication troops.

Details

Accession Number
REL/02177
Classification
Technology
Object Type
Firearm
Measurement
Calibre: 7.92 mm
Date Made
c 1890
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

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