Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 1888 Commission Rifle by ŒWG Steyr Serial 628 ewith No Turkish Markings - Dated 1890 Schwarzlose MG Most cap-and-ball revolvers were heavy

Most cap-and-ball revolvers were heavy dragoon types when Colt introduced its first revolver with civilian buyers in mind

Poor Helmet RetentionPoor helmet retention was the APH-5's most serious problem by far

The battalion was stationed at Albuhera barracks

a new Pattern 1842 musket was manufactured

including the lovely checkered 'bag" shaped grip

Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 1888 Commission Rifle by ŒWG Steyr Serial 628 ewith No Turkish Markings - Dated 1890 Schwarzlose MG Most cap-and-ball revolvers were heavyOriginal Item: Only one Available. This is a very nice example of the iconic German Gewehr 1888 "Commission Rifle", also known as the Gewehr 88, or GEW 88. It was manufactured by the famed Steyr Mannlicher firearms division of sterreichische Waffenfabriksgesellschaft (WG, Austrian Arms Manufacturing Company) in Austria. The rifle then saw long service, as indicated by the large number of different markings on the gun. It definitely looks to have been