Fine Spandau Arsenal Gewehr 88, also known as the Model 88 Commission Rifle, made circa 1896 at the Spandau Imperial Arsenal in Berlin, Germany with a production run between 1888 and 1899. The Gewehr 88 was a late 19th-century German bolt action rifle, adopted in 1888. The invention of smokeless powder in the late 19th century immediately rendered all of the large-bore black powder rifles then in use obsolete. To keep pace with the French, the Germans adopted the Gewehr 88 using its own new M/88 cartridge.
Early unaltered rear sight. The nose band of the rifle is marked with the regimental designation 4 JR 107, which would indicate that it was issued to the Württemberg Mountain Battalion, Jägerregiment No.4 likely around 1916. The Spandau brand on top of the receiver has been damaged and the 'AND' in the middle of the word has been obliterated. Doesn't look like it was ground off so might be a combat scar. Overall condition is good. Strong action, and bore is nicely rifled while age appropriate. Solid stock with a reasonable amount of wear, minor scuffs, and dings. Mixed numbers. Gew.88 visible on top of the receiver.
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