Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this amazing bolt-action rifle today for a penny-start auction, this is the German / Turkish Gewehr 88/05/35!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: German / Turkish
Model: Gewehr 88/05/35
Serial: 16087
Caliber: 7.92x57mm Mauser (AKA 8mm Mauser)
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 29 1/4"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Blade Front with Adjustable Tangent Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut
Action: Bolt-Action
Markings: Standard / The top of the chamber is stamped “TC / ASFA / ANKARA / 1941”. Also, the top of the chamber is stamped with the letter “S”. The bottom of the magazine is stamped with faint German proof marks.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Gewehr 88, officially known as the Model 1888 Commission Rifle, marked Germany’s swift and strategic response to a pivotal moment in firearms development: the advent of smokeless powder. With the introduction of France’s Lebel Model 1886—the world’s first military rifle to use this revolutionary propellant—traditional black powder rifles were rendered obsolete almost overnight. In an effort to keep pace with the intensifying European arms race, the German Rifle Commission was established to develop a competitive design. The result was the Gewehr 88, chambered for the newly developed Patrone 88 cartridge. More than just a technical upgrade, the Gewehr 88 represented a significant shift in military doctrine and weapon design. It was issued in multiple variants tailored to the needs of different branches: the standard infantry rifle, the Karabiner 88 for cavalry, and the Gewehr 91 for artillery units.
Model: Gewehr 88/05/35
Serial: 16087
Caliber: 7.92x57mm Mauser (AKA 8mm Mauser)
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 29 1/4"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Blade Front with Adjustable Tangent Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut
Action: Bolt-Action
Markings: Standard / The top of the chamber is stamped “TC / ASFA / ANKARA / 1941”. Also, the top of the chamber is stamped with the letter “S”. The bottom of the magazine is stamped with faint German proof marks.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Gewehr 88, officially known as the Model 1888 Commission Rifle, marked Germany’s swift and strategic response to a pivotal moment in firearms development: the advent of smokeless powder. With the introduction of France’s Lebel Model 1886—the world’s first military rifle to use this revolutionary propellant—traditional black powder rifles were rendered obsolete almost overnight. In an effort to keep pace with the intensifying European arms race, the German Rifle Commission was established to develop a competitive design. The result was the Gewehr 88, chambered for the newly developed Patrone 88 cartridge. More than just a technical upgrade, the Gewehr 88 represented a significant shift in military doctrine and weapon design. It was issued in multiple variants tailored to the needs of different branches: the standard infantry rifle, the Karabiner 88 for cavalry, and the Gewehr 91 for artillery units.
In 1905, the rifle underwent a substantial modernization, emerging as the Gewehr 88/05. This update included re-chambering the barrel to accept the more powerful 7.92×57mm Mauser “S” cartridge and adding a charger clip guide to allow for quicker reloading, bringing its functionality closer to the then-standard Mauser 98. During World War I, many of these upgraded rifles were exported to the Ottoman Empire, where they served alongside other German-supplied weaponry. By the 1930s, as part of a sweeping military modernization campaign, Turkey initiated a final refurbishment phase of its Gewehr 88 stockpiles. Conducted at the Ankara Arsenal, this overhaul is commonly known as the Gewehr 88/05/35 and the Gewehr 88/05/38—collectors use these designations to describe these new modified rifles. These final versions incorporated new features such as barrels, modern stocks, and upper handguards, all of which were designed to be more closely aligned with the design and performance of the standard Turkish Model 1938 (M38) service rifle, extending the Gewehr 88’s service life well into the 20th century.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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