Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Rifle by Danzig Arsenal, 1891 Dated, Serial No. 9549 d with Turkish Markings Bayonets Stahlwarenfabrik (Steelware Factory) in Solingen

Stahlwarenfabrik (Steelware Factory) in Solingen

They are still very faintly maker marked and dated on the inner side of the left shoulder strap:

A large section of the belt has broken away from the rest

The liner and chinstrap are both present and in great condition

and has a patch on the front of the cap reading U - TAPAO

Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Rifle by Danzig Arsenal, 1891 Dated, Serial No. 9549 d with Turkish Markings Bayonets Stahlwarenfabrik (Steelware Factory) in SolingenOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original German Gewehr 1888 Commission Rifle manufactured at the Imperial Danzig Arsenal in 1891, later updated to Gewehr 88 05 S configuration and subsequently marked for Turkish service. Serial number 9549 d is matching on the receiver and barrel, while the remaining numbered components are mismatched, consistent with a rifle that underwent extensive arsenal service and reconditioning. This is an antique