Pre-WW1 German Deactivated Gewehr 88 Commission Rifle

Deactivated Pre-WW1 German bolt action service rifle using the en-bloc clip feeding mechanism, originally designed for the 7.92 Patrone 88 cartridge. The receiver ring is marked Danzig 1890 with an Imperial Crown, with the serial number above, and marked with a letter "S" to indicate that the rifle was converted to take the 7.92 X 57mm Mauser S Patrone cartridge. The left side of the action is stamped "GEW 88", partly obliterated due to the cut-out for stripper clips. Proof marked and numbered to the side of the receiver ring, with marked to the underside of the bolt handle and proof marked to the bottom of the magazine. Full wood military stock with a distinctive  barrel jacket tube designed to protect the thin barrel and help with cooling. Both sling swivels are in place as is the metal cleaning rod situated under the barrel. The rear sight is in place but missing the elevator that could be replaced. The walnut stock that is in very good original condition shows marks to the right side. The blued finish has thinned but retains a large portion of coverage. Very well marked to many of the parts. Old spec cock and click deactivation with a functioning bolt that cocks and releases with a pull of the trigger. Does not, and cannot accept ammunition of any kind. SKU: 66004  DEACTIVATED. NO PAL REQUIRED. CANADIAN SALES ONLY.