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thedoveshooter	What do I have?	Lead	[-]
Posts: 20 (01/09/09 10:44 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Tags : None I know this is a GEW 1888 but that's all I know about it. A friend of mine bought this at a garage sale for $50 and he wants to sell it and asked me what it is worth. The blueing is at least 85% and the wood around 95%. Thanks!
Plevna		#1	[-]
Posts: 287 (01/10/09 10:24 AM) active member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Doveshooter: Your friend has a Gew 88/05 -- a Model 1888 which was modified to use a Mauser five-shoot charger clip instread of the older clip which inserted into the magazine well. Presuming that the bolt is complete (many are missing the bolt head), the bore is in usable consition, and there are no major splits or cracks in the stock, I would say that it is worth at least $150 (indeed, it might sell for more).
thedoveshooter		#2	[-]
Posts: 21 (01/10/09 11:42 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	The bolt is complete and there are no cracks or splits in the stock and the bore is good too. I'm going to a gun show today and I did not want some bozo to try and pull the wool over my eyes. Thanks! Last Edited By: thedoveshooter 01/10/09 11:47 AM. Edited 1 times.