Minute of Mae: German Gewehr 1888
The German Gewehr 1888, or Commission Rifle, is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 8mm Mauser, featuring a 5-round en-bloc clip system based on the Mannlicher design. It weighs 8.5 lbs with an overall length of 49 inches, and its jacketed barrel and weight help manage recoil. The rifle utilizes a Mauser flag safety and V-notch ladder sights, with a trigger pull described as long and light with a sudden break. Its development was a rapid response to French advancements in smokeless powder technology.









