The Gew 88 Commission Rifle was designed by a German Army committee rather than Mauser, incorporating features from both Mauser and Mannlicher designs. It was the standard German infantry rifle before the Gew 98 and saw service in both World Wars as a reserve weapon. Type: Rifle Action: Bolt-Action Caliber: 8x57mm Capacity: 5 Year introduced: 1888, Germany Weight: 96 oz Overall length: 49.2" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Military, Collecting