^Lot 714 Turkish Issue German GEW 88/05 Commission Bolt Action Rifle

Turkish Issue German GEW 88/05 Commission Bolt Action Rifle, #2661y, 8x57mm, 29.1" barrel, blued finish with bright bolt assembly, hardwood stock, inverted "V" front sight and adjustable folding leaf rear sight. Cleaning rod is mounted under the barrel and a very good condition leather sling is attached. Marked on top of receiver ring "(CROWN)/DANZIG/1890". Left-side receiver rail marked "Gew.". The "88" was removed when the thumb recess for Mauser stripper clips was milled into the left-side receiver rail and the clip guides were installed on each side of the receiver bridge. magazine well has also been blocked by a sheet steel cover. German unit markings "72.R.-7.200." are stamped on the front barrel band. Bolt is marked with Turkish crescents and numbers. Trigger guard and rear sight leaf have mismatched numbers. Condition overall is very good with the metal retaining over 90% of its reblued finish, with darkening across the bolt assembly. Wood has been sanded and varnished over old handling marks, now very good, with a couple of scattered recent scratches. Action operates smoothly; bore has darkening in the grooves that may clean better, otherwise good with good rifling. No visible import marks. Est.: $300-$500. (Antique)