WW1 1914 Imperial German & Turkish Forces Gallipoli & Mesopotamia Mauser G88/05 Amberg 1893 Commission Rifle With German Regimental & Turkish Government Markings, Cleaning Rod & Sling Swivels **UK 2013 DEACTIVATION CERTIFICATED Bolt Action 7.92 mm Rifles

WW1 1914 Imperial German & Turkish Forces Gallipoli & Mesopotamia Mauser G88/05 Amberg 1893 7.92mm Calibre Commission Rifle With German Regimental & Turkish Government Markings, Cleaning Rod & Sling Swivels **UK 2013 DEACTIVATION CERTIFICATED** Sn 9727 - 9727

An original Mauser G88/05 Amberg 1893 stamped Commission Rifle with original cleaning rod and sling swivels. This example was produced in Konigliche Bayerische Gewehrfabrik Amberg, Bavaria. These rifles were issued in WW1 to Imperial German reserve troops and then to Turkish Forces for Gallipoli and Mesopotamia. The rifle has numerous modifications making it a 88/05, a small cut was made on the front of the receiver face to provide clearance for the pointed bullet of the Patrone S when loaded from a charger, a thumb clearance cut in the left side of the receiver wall made it easier to strip rounds down into the magazine, a slightly longer magazine follower ensured the feeding of rounds without the clip and other minor modifications (see page 105 of German Gew 88 Commission Rifle book by Paul Scarlata). The rifle is in very good condition with all original woodwork which has just the bumps and bruises to be expected with age and service use. The stock has a steel butt plate. The rifle is fitted with sling swivels. It has an adjustable rear sight and blade foresight. The weapon is stamped with "Gew 88" model designation and "Amberg 1893 2462", Imperial German inspection marks & Turkish ‘crescent moon’ marks. The stock rings have stamped German regiment marks of "10 R 8 10" and “124 R F 12". The magazine plate is date stamped ‘1914’. Deactivated to UK specification in 2013 the rifle cocks and dry fires crisply. The price includes Deactivation certificate and UK delivery.**We can arrange for this firearm to be brought up to the latest UK/EU specification (customers can purchase on our lay-away scheme. The weapon will then be brought up to the EU specification and the relevant certificate obtained prior to the transfer of ownership and delivery)**Sn 9727

£795.00