Tom Y Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 I have a chance to buy a '93 and/or an '88 contract Turkish Mauser. They may not be good enough for the purist, but my greatcoat mannikin is currently unarmed and defenseless, and they're affordable. Are there any noticeable differences, other than markings, between these and German issue? Any scans for comparison would be muchly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Murphy Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 As far as I know, the Turks used Gewehr 98's and 88s during WW1. Most of the Turkish 93's I have seen are dated in the 30's for some reason. They were long obsolete by then. Assuming this is a german mannekin, I would go with the 88. They are all german contract made (and therefore german issue)but were supplied to the turks after adoption of the 98. The '93 Turkish mauser looks nothing like anything german issue. Dan Murphy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Y Posted March 27, 2006 Author Share Posted March 27, 2006 As far as I know, the Turks used Gewehr 98's and 88s during WW1. Most of the Turkish 93's I have seen are dated in the 30's for some reason. They were long obsolete by then. Assuming this is a german mannekin, I would go with the 88. They are all german contract made (and therefore german issue)but were supplied to the turks after adoption of the 98. The '93 Turkish mauser looks nothing like anything german issue. Dan MurphyThanks, Daniel. I was leaning toward the 88 anyhow as it's just sexier. After comparing the scan of the 93 and the illustration in a 1918 Infantry manual I see what you mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 The 88s seem to be flooding the market.I picked up a neutralised one for the old round headed bullet and one modified for the Spitzgeschoss.... what do these cost in the States ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Y Posted January 6, 2007 Author Share Posted January 6, 2007 The 88s seem to be flooding the market.I picked up a neutralised one for the old round headed bullet and one modified for the Spitzgeschoss.... what do these cost in the States ?The Turked ones go for $200 and less. Must ahve been shipped in by the boatload. Can't tell you about the unmodified ones as I've cnever seen one for sale. Prolly considerably more. I imagine they're quite rare on this side of the pond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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