Item: German Gewehr 88 Commission Rifle
Type: Antique
Make: Ludwig Loewe
Caliber: 8MM Mauser
Condition: Overall Good-Very Good
Category: Antique
$500.00
Full Description
Made 1891 at the Ludwig Loewe factory in Berlin Germany. Shipped to Turkey at some point, with Turkish marks on the receiver, bolt and rear sight. Gun was updated to 1905 configuration, with an “S” marked chamber and added charger bridge. No import marks found. Matching serials on the barrel jacket and receiver. Imperial proofs are still visible on the right side of the chamber and stock. Unit marked on the left side off the rear band. 29-1/2″ barrel with original sights. Arsenal blued finish and oiled wood stock. Includes original cleaning rod. CONDITION: Metal is good overall, with mixed wear and brown patina. Wood has wear, scratches and handling marks. Bore is frosted, with good overall rifling. Antique. no FFL required in most areas.
Full Description
Made 1891 at the Ludwig Loewe factory in Berlin Germany. Shipped to Turkey at some point, with Turkish marks on the receiver, bolt and rear sight. Gun was updated to 1905 configuration, with an “S” marked chamber and added charger bridge. No import marks found. Matching serials on the barrel jacket and receiver. Imperial proofs are still visible on the right side of the chamber and stock. Unit marked on the left side off the rear band. 29-1/2″ barrel with original sights. Arsenal blued finish and oiled wood stock. Includes original cleaning rod. CONDITION: Metal is good overall, with mixed wear and brown patina. Wood has wear, scratches and handling marks. Bore is frosted, with good overall rifling. Antique. no FFL required in most areas.