What have I here, Oh Mauser wizards of INGO?

[DeadeyeChrista'sdad]

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[mkgr22]

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

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Mods, we should probably merge this thread and this one: https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...-what-have-i-here-oh-mauser-wizards-ingo.html

 

[DeadeyeChrista'sdad]

Thanks DD. Yes, mods. Please do. Sorry for the double post.