Please Note: This is the standard GEW 88; not the GEW 88/14 variation as stated in the catalog.

DESIRABLE SPANDAU 7.92 MM GEW 88/14 RIFLE.

SN 9478. Cal. 7.92mm. Hard to find, mostly matching Spandau Arsenal manufactured Gewehr model 1888/14 full length rifle. Top receiver marked “S” with Imperial crown “SPANDAU 1890”. Metal parts profusely Imperial proofed, front band is unit marked “74.R.7.114”. Comes with orig period cleaning rod. All functional and complete. Bbl shroud undented. Right stock has several Imperial proofs and has 4 tiny nails suggesting that this was a presentation gun at some point and likely had some sort of plaque previously affixed. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Overall fair. Bluing 30-50% in places most exposed metal parts have much patina & browning. Stock has numerous dings, gouges and scratches from war time use. Bore is dark with strong lands & grooves. 4-53130 DW (350-1,000) – Lot 3217

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3217	$0.00	Please Note: This is the standard GEW 88; not the GEW 88/14 variation as stated in the catalog. DESIRABLE SPANDAU 7.92 MM GEW 88/14 RIFLE. SN 9478. Cal. 7.92mm. Hard to find, mostly matching Spandau Arsenal manufactured Gewehr model 1888/14 full length rifle. Top receiver marked “S” with Imperial crown “SPANDAU 1890”. Metal parts profusely Imperial proofed, front band is unit marked “74.R.7.114”. Comes with orig period cleaning rod. All functional and complete. Bbl shroud undented. Right stock has several Imperial proofs and has 4 tiny nails suggesting that this was a presentation gun at some point and likely had some sort of plaque previously affixed. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Overall fair. Bluing 30-50% in places most exposed metal parts have much patina & browning. Stock has numerous dings, gouges and scratches from war time use. Bore is dark with strong lands & grooves. 4-53130 DW (350-1,000) – Lot 3217 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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DESIRABLE SPANDAU 7.92 MM GEW 88/14 RIFLE.