Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Infantry Rifle by Erfurt Arsenal - Dated 1890 Bren LMG Research reveals that serial number

Research reveals that serial number 72948 dates to year of manufacture of 1898

Also included in this set is an original late war Belt

- Screws [Sling Swivel Screws

The result was “Trench Art” useful or decorative items made from whatever the war effort had supplied with easy access

Regret horse and manikin not included

Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Infantry Rifle by Erfurt Arsenal - Dated 1890 Bren LMG Research reveals that serial numberOriginal 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 Royal Erfurt Arsenal, located in Thuringia, in 1893, and 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 top band: 79. R. R. 6. 126 This indicates use by the 79th (3rd