Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Rifle by Spandau Arsenal Serial 6549 u - Dated 1890 Category_Spade Grip Assembly and is still somewhat soft

and is still somewhat soft

This has resulted in a lot of bubbling to the paint finish

The Marine Corps dress blue uniform is distinct in its simplicity and is said to be steeped in nearly 241 years of tradition

The eagle still retains about 40% of the gilding

5”Waist width: 17"Hip width: 19”Front length: 30"

Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Rifle by Spandau Arsenal Serial 6549 u - Dated 1890 Category_Spade Grip Assembly and is still somewhat softOriginal Item: Only one Available. This is a very nice example of the iconic German Gewehr 1888 "Commission Rifle", also known as the Gewehr 88, or GEW 88. It was manufactured during 1890 at the Spandau Imperial Arsenal, located in Berlin, and then and then saw long service, as indicated by the condition of the gun. It is marked on the lower barrel band with 1. G. R. R. 2. 139., indicating issued to a reserve unit in the Kaiser Alexander Garde