Here is a rifle I inherited from my fathers uncle. All I know its English, can the experts help me with a bit more info about it.
Casey ~
Unknown English Rifle
Here is a rifle I inherited from my fathers uncle. All I know its English, can the experts help me with a bit more info about it.
Casey ~
Hello,
Considering that it has ERFURT engraved on it, i would bet that it's more german than english....
I go for a Mauser 88
Thanks
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True...it's a Gewehr 1888 Mauser and it is, indeed, German. It was, as can be seen by the long stock, a Mannlicher design and was a primary rifle of the German's during WWI and was also exported all over the World. Unfortunately, they were not a strong action rifle and using modern ammunition in them is considered dangerous today.
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It's a carbine model version of the Reichskommission rifle, much rarer!
My father said his uncle claimed it to be a English rifle for cavalry troops, guess not. Thanks everyone for the clarification and info.
Casey ~
Well....maybe for Shooting English troops with...
William
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