Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Rifle by Amberg Arsenal - Dated 1897 Field Gear The musket dates from between

The musket dates from between 1796-1808 judging by the basic design

It is marked in numerous places with German insertion stamps

The reverse of the basket hilt has a downward pressed section

German Artillery Tools

Each helmet comes complete with steel bowl

Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Rifle by Amberg Arsenal - Dated 1897 Field Gear The musket dates from betweenOriginal 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 manufactured at the Amberg Arsenal, located in Bavaria, and most likely first saw use with a regiment in the Bavarian Army. The rifle then and then saw long service, as indicated by the large number of different markings on the gun. The Upper Barrel band is marked 2. R. J. 4. 10, however this was