The Model 1888 Commission Rifle
Also known as the M88 Mauser,
Gew 88, Kar88, and Gewehr 88.
An ongoing project of information provided to me by you the
militaria and firearms collector and historian. Please, if you find you have any
information that is not on the website, do share it with me and I will add it in
some way. Pictures are always welcome. Please scroll on down and enjoy the many
links to pages of information and pictures about the Model 1888 Commission
Rifle.
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My first Gew88 was a Turkish rebuild that I found in a
local gun shop. SPS Guns in Carrollton, Texas. They made me an offer I
could not refuse at twenty five dollars. At the time I had no idea what it
was. With the help of members of the Curio and Relic Listserve, I was able
to put together a probable and detailed history of this particular firearm
from Prussia to Galipolli. Take a look. Very Historical and a great
read with lots of pictures of my $25 rifle. Please click on the
rifle at left and take a look. |
| Gew88
Bayonets
Everything you wanted to know about Gew88 bayonets. Great website by
T.P. Hern, reenactor, IR92, 1st Braunsweig. Just click on the
picture above. Unfortunately it does require you to log in, but it is
worth it if your looking for information on correct bayonets for your
Gew88. Be sure to check out T.P. Hern's Slings
and Things website of WWI repro items for reenactors and
collectors.
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If this is your first time to my website, you
probably have a Gew88 and are searching for information about your rifle.
The link below will take you to a great starting point. One of the first
persons I asked to help me with the website was Adam Firestone of http://www.cruffler.com/ . The
following page is a wealth of information he provided. A recommended
read. |
 Original
Gew88 Accessories. Click the picture and check them out. |
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| Picture collection
of various M88 Receiver Crests
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Many Gew88 Rifles where altered by the
Turkish in the 1930s as part of a standardization program. Click this
rifle from Big L.E.E.s collection and enter the world of the 88/03/38
Turkish Conversion. |
Prussian War Flag or Reichskriegsflagge from 1867 to
1919. 
Below are picture galleries of various Model 1888 Rifles
provided by visitors to this website. Click on the thumbnails and Check them out!
| Turked Gew88 from the Steven Hendrickson
collection
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Nice set of pictures of Gew88s provided by 'MauserBill'.
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T.P.Hern's Model 88/05 with Unusual Markings
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Detailed picture set of Greg Cooke's Erfurt M88.
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Nice website of John Robb's M1888/05. Check out the
original cartridge box on the 2nd page.
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| Gewehr 1888/S from Jean's Military Surplus Photo
Gallery
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Click here for a nice picture collection of fine Gew88
sporters
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Cracked M88
receiver. Loewe made receiver
dated 1891 Unknown what caused the
crack. From Andy Trip
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Chiel's mystery Gew88. Looking for more info on
this one? Take a look!
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More to come! |
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Soldiers with Gewehr 88
rifles.
Click on the picture and check them
out!
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Greg Urban...aka...the
Kragmeister found something interesting. Would you believe U.S. Marines with
Gewehr 88 rifles? You may have seen the picture in the link of pictures above.
Click below and read Kragmeister's ideas on this and the Boxer
Rebellion.
Click Here ----Click
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The Reme Museum in the United Kingdom has an
extensive collection including several rare German M88 Rifles and
Carbines. Click on the picture at Left. Go here last. You might not come
back for a while!
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Want to see and learn about 1888 Commission
Carbines?
Then click on the picture of the Carbine and check em
out!
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Click the picture for some great scans from early Alfa and
bannerman's catalogs
Includes Gew88 rifles, carbines, and a great cutaway
drawing of a Gew88.
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Lets not forget the The Chinese made Version of the German Model 88
Rifle made from 1895 to 1944 and the German M88s sent to China in 1907.
Here is an article from the May Military Rifle Journal by Stan Zielinski.
Been off the web for a couple of years but article still can be read using
the internet archive.
The Chinese
Version of the German Model 88 Rifle
Also here is a link
to the Timeline for the company that produced the Hanyang
rifles.
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Model 1888 rifle, click this link, and find out what Regiment carried it. Below
is a link provided by Adam firestones Cruffler.com. |
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Click here for a page of frequently asked questions about
Gew 88 rifles such as questions about ammo types, bolt disassembly,
etc.
Frequently
asked questions. |
A guide to Imperial German
Regimental Markings.
| A Chrome Plated Presidential Honor Guard Rifle from Ecuador with
Provenance |
Parallax Bill's Gew88 Forum at www.milsurpshooter.net
moderated by "hobnail" and "MauserHunter"
Click on the link below and check it out! |
Piles of M88s and VZ24s in Ecuador. |
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