Feb 26, 2017 · Looks to be in fairly nice condition for a Gew 88 that came through the Turkish "system".! So it appears to have had a couple of conversions in its time. Firstly the upgrade to …

Jul 12, 2007 · Chapters 5-11 cover the development of the Gewehr 88 and its variants (including the Karabiner 88), bayonets, and performance during World War I. Chapters 12-13 examine …

Jan 2, 2021 · The rounds are 1903-dated M88s, in an original clip. Display only. I have fired this rifle using an operational bolt from my Turk Gew 88, as the bolt that came with it has a broken …

Mar 26, 2024 · I'm attempting to uncover some history on an 1890 Gew. 88 rifle that I have made by Loewe Berlin. It has the following numbers and letters stamped onto it: 87.R.4.139 and …

Mar 7, 2008 · The program to make the gew88 ammo compliant started in 1905 as suggested by the 88/05 designation.To me I think the germans did not 'regraduate' the rear sights on their …

Aug 15, 2009 · For your display I would use one of the ersatz bayonets on the Gew-88, a S-98/05 "Butcher" bayonet on the Gew-98, and a S-84/98 short bayonet with the Kar-98. [Those are …

May 26, 2015 · Outstanding purchase, I have always had a soft spot for the G88, because of the heaps of variations I suppose, if you haven't got one already you need to get a copy of the …

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Oct 16, 2018 · Can anyone shed some light on the unit markings on my Gew 1888? Also the other 3 stamping on the breach. I know the "S" is for the modification of the new round and …

Mar 1, 2018 · Lovely clear marking! But an odd one as well! In fact, it is so odd that, Andy, dear mate, I will challenge you on your interpretation! What you have provided matches how …