| Place | Middle East: Ottoman Empire, Turkey |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL/02169 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Firearm |
| Place made | Germany |
| Date made | c 1903 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
German Mauser Model 1903 Rifle : Turkish Army
Description
German Mauser Model 1903 Rifle. The receiver has the Sultans crest or toughra over the Arabic serial number. The rifle is complete with a cleaning rod and a light khaki cotton canvas sling. The sling is equipped with leather keepers at either end; the upper one is secured by leather lacing. Serial numbers from the Arabic: '33' on the safety catch; '15' over '6733' on the bolt; '183653' on the top of the receiver.
History / Summary
Provenance unknown.