swissFor sale/trade: PRUSSIAN (part of German empire) made Gewehr 88/05 rifle chambered to 8mm Mauser / 7.92x57. Originally used in Prussian/imperial German service later used in ottoman service. There are very few of these that remain without any ottoman markings but this is a real Prussian/german empire army service rifle originally. C&R eligible!!! It predates the Mauser 98 system, this is basically the grandfather of the Kar98k. HISTORY: This rifle has an interesting history… It began life in Prussian/imperial German service from 1891-1916. Manufactured in the Arsenal of Erfurt, Prussia (during the rule of the German empire) in 1891. This rifle is over 125 years old! Note the crown showing it was made originally for imperial service. Later, in 1914, it was converted to an 1888/05 pattern at Lehmann Patentwerk in Brandenburg an der Havel (Prussia, again part of German empire). The bottom of the Mannlicher licensed magazine was blocked off and stripper clip glide was added. It was also modified for spitzer-style 8mm Mauser ammo. It has the typical updated 88/05 features, including the “S” marking and receiver cutout for the pointed bullet profile (the cut just below the crown/text.) Then it was given by the German empire to the Ottoman Empire during 1916-18 as aid for World War I. So it’s had quite a history! TLDR -Made at Erfurt Arsenal, Prussia, German Empire, in 1891 and used Prussian military service -Later converted in to 88/05 stripper-clip loading and updated for spitzer ammunition, 1914, at Lehmann Patentwerk in Brandenburg. -supplied by German empire as WWI aid during 1916–1918 to Ottoman Empire, crescent added A few historical/mechanical notes: -Uses the Mannlicher-licensed magazine box, with the 88/05 update adapted for charger/stripper-clip loading. -Has the distinctive barrel jacket, which is one of the signature features of the Gewehr 88 pattern. -original cleaning rod is attached. …. Prefer cash but would trade for 40 s&w Glock 24.
