Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Rifle by Ludwig Loewe Berlin with Sling - Dated 1891 Martini-Henry Bayonets one of 15 components of

one of 15 components of the A-5 system (see diagram of system)

and is made of fine silk cloth

CHILLINGTON

indicating Imperial Japanese Army use

Partially faded barrel marking reads ADDRESS COL

Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 88/05 S Commission Rifle by Ludwig Loewe Berlin with Sling - Dated 1891 Martini-Henry Bayonets one of 15 components ofOriginal Item: Only one Available. This is a good example of the iconic German Gewehr 1888 "Commission Rifle", also known as the Gewehr 88, or GEW 88. It was made by Ludwig Loewe & Company in Berlin, the company that eventually become the famous Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken Aktien Gesellschaft (German Weapons and Munitions public limited company), known more commonly as DWM. They were a major producer of weapons for Imperial Germany before