^Lot 1480 TURKISH GEW 88/05 BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

Cal. 8mm Mauser. S# 2752s. Bbl. 29". Blade front sight. Ladder rear sight with Arabic graduations. Rear sight slide appears to be a crude later replacement. Matching numbers on receiver, bbl. jacket & rear sight ladder. Other visible parts are mismatched with Turkish numbered bolt body. German Gew 88 updated for stripper clips & later provided to the Ottomans for war aid. In-the-white receiver ring has "S" & Loewe markings with 1890 date. Walnut stock set with bottom mounted sling provisions. Cleaning rod present. CONDITION: sanded stock set has faint Imperial stamps, a small forend patch repair behind rear band, a couple small cracks, some chipping, dings & handling marks. Metal has an overall cleaned appearance with scattered pitting, edge wear, oxidation & dings. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Very good bore with strong rifling. (01-28953/MJC). ANTIQUE. $300-450.