Revised: 2/27/2014

Please Note: This is the standard GEW 88/5 variation; not the GEW 88/14 variation as stated in the catalog.

DESIRABLE SPANDAU 7.92 MM GEW 88/14 RIFLE.

SN 2958Z. Cal. 7.92mm. Nice condition, mostly matching Spandau Arsenal manufactured Gewehr Model 1888/14 full length rifle. Top receiver marked “S” (.323” bore) with Imperial crown over “SPANDAU 1890”. Left bbl shows British test proof as does left receiver. Bolt is a Turkish rework and renumbered (SN 8429). Metal parts profusely Imperial proofed, rear band is unit marked “65.R.11.146.”. Comes with orig period cleaning rod. All functional and complete. Bbl shroud undented. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Overall good. Bluing is approx 80% with most wear at the front band & bbl shroud. Receiver has some browning. Stock and several metal parts appear to have been refinished at some time. Bore is bright with very little rifling left. 4-53311 DW17 (350-800) – Lot 3218

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
	3218	$287.50	Revised: 2/27/2014 Please Note: This is the standard GEW 88/5 variation; not the GEW 88/14 variation as stated in the catalog. DESIRABLE SPANDAU 7.92 MM GEW 88/14 RIFLE. SN 2958Z. Cal. 7.92mm. Nice condition, mostly matching Spandau Arsenal manufactured Gewehr Model 1888/14 full length rifle. Top receiver marked “S” (.323” bore) with Imperial crown over “SPANDAU 1890”. Left bbl shows British test proof as does left receiver. Bolt is a Turkish rework and renumbered (SN 8429). Metal parts profusely Imperial proofed, rear band is unit marked “65.R.11.146.”. Comes with orig period cleaning rod. All functional and complete. Bbl shroud undented. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Overall good. Bluing is approx 80% with most wear at the front band & bbl shroud. Receiver has some browning. Stock and several metal parts appear to have been refinished at some time. Bore is bright with very little rifling left. 4-53311 DW17 (350-800) – Lot 3218 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.