What have I here, Oh Mauser wizards of INGO?
Dec 4, 2015 #1 DeadeyeChrista'sdad Grandmaster Site Supporter Rating - 100% 35 0 0 Feb 28, 2009 10,109 149 winchester/farmland View attachment 43334
Dec 4, 2015 #2 mkgr22 Expert Rating - 100% 3 0 0 Dec 5, 2010 1,247 63 Starlight, IN Gewehr 88 is not a mauser, but is commonly referred to as the Commission Rifle, because a government commission chose parts of different designs. The 88 is more of a Mannlicher/Schoenor design, in terms of the bolt and magazine configuration. Here's a site with plenty of discussion on the 88: GEW 1888 Commission Rifles Forum
Gewehr 88 is not a mauser, but is commonly referred to as the Commission Rifle, because a government commission chose parts of different designs. The 88 is more of a Mannlicher/Schoenor design, in terms of the bolt and magazine configuration. Here's a site with plenty of discussion on the 88: GEW 1888 Commission Rifles Forum
Dec 4, 2015 #3 DoggyDaddy Grandmaster Site Supporter Rating - 100% 73 0 1 Aug 18, 2011 103,502 149 Southside Indy Mods, we should probably merge this thread and this one: https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...-what-have-i-here-oh-mauser-wizards-ingo.html
Mods, we should probably merge this thread and this one: https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...-what-have-i-here-oh-mauser-wizards-ingo.html
Dec 4, 2015 #4 DeadeyeChrista'sdad Grandmaster Site Supporter Rating - 100% 35 0 0 Feb 28, 2009 10,109 149 winchester/farmland Thanks DD. Yes, mods. Please do. Sorry for the double post.