Loewe Berlin Rifle 88

Used firearm

Repeater rifle Mauser Gewehr 88 in caliber 8x57IS WKII, modified for hunting with a shortened barrel, handguard, and bent bolt handle. The weapon is stamped with Loewe Berlin 1891. Additional stamps include the stamp Gew. 88 n.m. (new material), which means that the weapon comes from a batch starting in 1895, where more resilient Krupp steel was used for the system. The Z stamped on the top of the barrel sleeve indicates that a newer barrel with deeper grooves (0.15 mm instead of 0.10 mm) has been installed, while the S stamped below means that the weapon has been adjusted for the S cartridge introduced in 1904 with its larger bullet chamber.

The modifications of the weapon for hunting needs include a bent bolt handle, a shortened barrel and stock, a new sighting system, and the magazine box as well as the rear sight mount are engraved. Additionally, there is a butt plate with a flip cover for the compartment in the stock and a box cover with a hinge. The stock is cracked.

Unfortunately, the weapon is not matching numbers. It has been proofed by the German proof house and is accordingly stamped.

A beautiful collector's item that would enhance any collection.

Technical data:

Manufacturer: Loewe Berlin

Overall length: 110 cm

Barrel length: 60 cm

Caliber: 8x57IS

Capacity: 5 cartridges

Sight: fixed sight

Barrel sleeve stamped on top: Loewe Berlin, 1891

System stamped on the left: Gew. 88, n.m.

Barrel sleeve stamped on the right: Crown

Stock: walnut wood

Finish: blued

Acquisition possible, with corresponding permission:

Hunters (hunting license), sports shooters (yellow or green WBK with prior entry), collectors (red collector WBK), and firearms dealer license (gun dealer).

Sale only to holders of an acquisition permit.
Product safety information: This product was made available on the marketplace before 13.12.2024. For manufacturer and safety information, please contact the offering dealer.
WARNING: Presentation of the acquisition permit is required for the purchase of this product!!!