WW1 GALLIPOLI / MESOPOTAMIA TAKE HOME**MINT BORE** Turkish Model 1887 (Mauser 71/84) 9.5x60R (9.5mm) Obsolete Calibre Bolt Action Rifle With Tube Magazine. A 588 Bolt Action None Rifles

**WW1 GALLIPOLI / MESOPOTAMIA TAKE HOME**MINT BORE** Turkish Model 1887 (Mauser 71/84) 9.5x60R (9.5mm) Obsolete Calibre Bolt Action Rifle With Tube Magazine. A 588 - A 588

The Turkish Model 1887 rifle was the first of a series of rifles produced for the Turkish Army by Mauser of Germany. Its design echoed that of the German Gewehr 71/84 service rifle, being a bolt-action weapon with a tubular magazine beneath the barrel. These weapons saw service in the Mesopotamia theatre of war and Gallipoli during WW1. This is an excellent original WW1 Turkish Model 1887 service rifle, possibly a WW1 bring back from Mesopotamia / Gallipoli. It has all original wood which has just knocks bumps and bruises to be expected with age and service use. It is fitted with sling swivels & bayonet lug. It has a steel butt plate, adjustable graduated ladder rear sight (sight slide absent) and block & blade fore sight. The breech is crisply marked with Turkish script together with crescent moon marks (illustrated). It has a 29” barrel and measures 49 ½” overall. The barrel’s bore is near mint, clean and bright with crisp rifling. The rifle’s cocking and firing mechanisms work as they should. The price includes UK delivery. NB As an obsolete calibre antique rifle no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. A 588

£975.00