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Spandau Gewehr 1888 8x57mm – 1890, “ERSATZ” BAYONET, 7/10 BORE, vintage firearms
Guns International #: 103665685 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Military Rifles - German - Military Shotguns - Non-US
Seller's Information
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Seller: Vintage Firearms, Inc
Company: Vintage Firearms, Inc.
Member Since: 5/19/07
First Name: Ron
Last Name: Cook
State: Michigan
Zip: 49546
Country: United States
Phone: (616) 608-4337
Phone2: (616) 730-8387
Fax: (616) 608-4701
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 282
Total Number of Listings: 6554
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: credit card, check, certified funds, wire transfer (Advertised price represents the 3.5% cash discount price. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3.5% higher cost.)
Description:
General Specs: Spandau, 1890, 8x57mm, 8lbs. 11oz. LOP 13 1/8"
Serial Number: 96 t
Vintage Firearms is pleased to offer this Gewehr 1888. The Gewehr 1888 was designed by the German Rifle commission (who designated it the Kommissionsgewehr) to keep pace with the French. The Gewehr 88 was the first German rifle to use the Patrone 88, the first smokeless cartridge issued by the German armed forces. The Gewehr 88 has seen use by many countries since its inception, including China, the Boer republics, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and Poland, to name a few. Despite being replaced by the Gewehr 98 it still saw service in the German army by auxiliaries and paramilitaries through until the end of World War 2. This example, serial number 96 t, produced by Spandau in 1890, is in excellent overall condition. The 30” barrel retains 98% factory finish and has an excellent 7/10 bore. This rifle likely has been “re-arsenal-ed”, the serial numbers on the bolt and magazine do not match, however the serial numbers on the barrel and receiver do match. Furthermore, there are three different unit markings on the forend retainers, two of which have been crossed out, and there are visible proof marks on the stock. The non-defaced regiment mark reads Ldst.II.St.5.50. which stands for 5th Company of the 2nd Landsturm Infantry Battalion, Stuttgart, weapon number 50. Included with this 1888 is an “Ersatz” Bayonet, these bayonets are simplified wartime production pieces produced by smaller firms to meet demand during the start of WW1. Overall, a wonderful bolt action service rifle, and a perfect addition to any militaria collection. Have a look at the detailed specifications and pictures below. Thanks for looking!
Barrels
Barrel Length: 30"
Bores: 7/10 excellent
% Blue: 98%
Capacity: 5+1
Sights: front post, rear V notch/flip-up ladder
Action
Action: bolt
Receiver Condition: 95%
Screws: excellent
Trigger Type: single-crisp
Trigger Guard Color: 97% gone to patina
Stock
Type: straight/military
LOP: 13 1/8"
LOP To End Of Wood: 13"
Butt Treatment: metal
INQUIRIES
There is a 30 day mechanical warranty on long guns. If it is a “VFI Certified” gun there is a 90 day mechanical warranty. Call or email us for more details or questions. Thanks! Vintage Firearms
Payment and Shipping
Ways to Pay: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price reflects 3.5% cash discount. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3.5% higher.)
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax Collected: FL, MI, PA
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $130.00 within continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK.
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes. C&R licenses accepted for shipping C&R eligible guns
Other
Terms of Purchase: Check your local and state laws before purchasing. It is the buyer’s responsibility to confirm his/her right to own the firearm or any item before purchasing.
PLEASE SEE OUR OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. View all listings and our full inventory of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. Thanks for looking! We employ full time gunsmiths on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase. Common requests are: -stock bending to suit your particular requirements -addition of any specified butt pad to increase length of pull -alteration of chokes to suit your shooting preferences -lengthening of chambers and forcing cones -darkening stock color with penetrating stains -restoring any part of the gun including rust blue, charcoal blue, bone and charcoal case color, wood restoration and checkering recuts. If you like one our guns but it needs “tweaked”, let us know and we can quote you a time and price. Some enthusiasts like the guns “as found” and others want them “just so”. We often list guns as found and let the particular buyer choose how they want their gun to fit or look.
Price: $925.00
Rifle Caliber: 8x57mm J