More excellent detailed pictures provided to me by Greg Cooke of his Erfurt Gew88. Thank you Greg!!!

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Bottom of sleeve and backsight... Barrel sleeve screws into receiver.

 

Rifle has interesting three leaf backsight. Long leaf sights from 450-2,000 meters. Bottom small leaf is for 350 meters, and normal sight, center, is for 250 meters.
Unit markings on band: 37th Infantry Regiment, 11th Company, rifle 227. Early two piece bolt.
Business end of bolt. Buttstock with Imperial German cartouches (2) and quick release swivel...
Muzzle with correct cleaning rod and Erzatz bayo...

 

 Bottom view of side mounted Erzatz bayonet...

 

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