Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Rifle by Ludwig Loewe with Turkish Markings Serial 9332 - Dated 1890 German Helmets & Hats These were lightweight swords intended

These were lightweight swords intended for Formal Occasions such as Balls

Grosse: 56

with just a bit of splitting near the hilt

with masses of the original blue finish on the metalwork and a nice finish on the walnut stock

All three are also maker marked

Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Rifle by Ludwig Loewe with Turkish Markings Serial 9332 - Dated 1890 German Helmets & Hats These were lightweight swords intendedOriginal 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 made by Ludwig Loewe & Company in Berlin, the company that eventually become the famous Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken Aktien Gesellschaft (German Weapons and Munitions public limited company), known more commonly as DWM. They were a major producer of weapons for Imperial Germany