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Hello everyone.
First, let me introduce myself. My name is Jody, I'm from the US & I collect mostly bayonets & firearms.
I've been working on some Gew 88s, 2 of which are nearly complete in restoration or rebuild.
I am hoping someone would be able to assist me with some research.
I posted this question on the Axis History forum & someone suggested that I post here that someone named George, or Mr 88 is the man to talk to.
I am trying to find out about a Prussian/Imperial unit.
One of my Gew 88 has a front band with the following regimental markings.
On another forum somebody told me that in Jeff Knoll's book that is shows this is for Garde Fusilier Reserve Regiment, 12th Company, Weapon 240, to which someone later in the post replied that the 12th Company would be under the command of the Third Battalion.
I'm hoping to learn more about this & get some of the historical info on this regiment & where it's been, etc.. For a starting point, all I have are the above & the rifle's year of manufacture from Spandau, 1890
Also, note that on Axis History, it is suggested that it's not reserve but just Garde Fusilier Regiment, also called the 'Maikäfer' (Cockchafer) .
Anyway, I'd like to find out more about / on this unit & I'm hoping to someday have an idea on part of this rifle's life & possibly someday even trace it back to a specific soldier, but unlikely. I'll just be satisfied knowing more about the unit from 1890 & forward...
Thanks.
First, let me introduce myself. My name is Jody, I'm from the US & I collect mostly bayonets & firearms.
I've been working on some Gew 88s, 2 of which are nearly complete in restoration or rebuild.
I am hoping someone would be able to assist me with some research.
I posted this question on the Axis History forum & someone suggested that I post here that someone named George, or Mr 88 is the man to talk to.
I am trying to find out about a Prussian/Imperial unit.
One of my Gew 88 has a front band with the following regimental markings.
On another forum somebody told me that in Jeff Knoll's book that is shows this is for Garde Fusilier Reserve Regiment, 12th Company, Weapon 240, to which someone later in the post replied that the 12th Company would be under the command of the Third Battalion.
I'm hoping to learn more about this & get some of the historical info on this regiment & where it's been, etc.. For a starting point, all I have are the above & the rifle's year of manufacture from Spandau, 1890
Also, note that on Axis History, it is suggested that it's not reserve but just Garde Fusilier Regiment, also called the 'Maikäfer' (Cockchafer) .
Anyway, I'd like to find out more about / on this unit & I'm hoping to someday have an idea on part of this rifle's life & possibly someday even trace it back to a specific soldier, but unlikely. I'll just be satisfied knowing more about the unit from 1890 & forward...
Thanks.