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TURKISH DANZIG GEW 88/05 BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 400.00 USD
TURKISH DANZIG GEW 88/05 BOLT ACTION RIFLE.
Cal. 8mm Mauser. S# 5044z. Bbl. 30". Stripper clip updated Gew 88 provided to Ottomans as war aid. Later reworked by Turkish government. Matching numbers on bbl & front sight. shroud. Other visible numbers are mismatched. Back half of bolt has Turkish Crescent moon markings. Right side of receiver marked w/ four Imperial German inspection stamps. Top of receiver marked w/ Imperial crown & "DANZIG/1890". Right side of receiver has unit marking that reads "21.R.4.328" for 21st Reserve infantry regiment. Ladder rear sight w/ Turkish graduations. Blade front sight. Walnut stock set w/ bottom mounted sling swivels & additional QD swivel on mag. Cleaning rod present. CONDITION: arsenal reworked stock shows a few chips, a notable abrasion on comb, a small crack behind lower tang, scattered dings & handling marks. Metal turning brown w/ scattered pitting & oxidation. Fair bore w/ scattered oxidation & pitting. (01-23745/MJC). ANTIQUE. $300-400.