1888 Commission Rifle

**WarPig1976** · 02-02-2016 06:20 PM

C&Rsenal on Youtube is doing the 88 series rifles now for anyone interested. Excellent X-ray views on how various weapons operate.
At 13:30 he mentions facts relevant to the discussion.

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**jmoore** · 02-03-2016 02:59 AM

Watched the whole video. Rather good. The "xray" views look computer generated. Didn't have time to figure out what source materials he was using, but it's mentioned that there's access somehow at the end of the vid.

Also, found some small mirrors, but no photos yet. Other thing going on, including match prep for this weekend.

**Sentryduty** · 02-03-2016 10:15 AM

Originally Posted by jmoore

Watched the whole video. Rather good. The "xray" views look computer generated.

I agree on both points.

**WarPig1976** · 02-03-2016 02:40 PM

I know it isn't a real X-ray....

but what else would you call it....

**Othais** · 02-03-2016 03:50 PM

If it helps any I was working from Storzs book. Which is fresher translated and very detailed but still used the term rivet I believe.

**Eaglelord17** · 02-03-2016 04:14 PM

I just had the book 'German icon

Gew. 88 "Commission Rifle"' by Paul S. Scarlata come in, and it does say they were riveted on. I only took a quick glance, however I hope to do a more detailed look later on.

**Sentryduty** · 02-03-2016 04:24 PM

So who has a scrap rifle and a band saw? We can get right to the bottom of this!

LOL.

**WarPig1976** · 02-03-2016 04:26 PM

Othais, Great job with the channel. No need for books anymore, we've got your video encyclopedia...

Seriously, your bringing the hobby and the history to a whole new level. Wish you great success. Chime in more often if you can find the time.

**Othais** · 02-03-2016 06:33 PM

Thank you! I wish I had more time to browse but those animations are brutal on my schedule.

I would take Scarlata with a grain of salt. He plays pretty fast and loose and if it was written before he'll record it as fact.

Storz is awesome: German Military Rifles Volume 2: Dieter Storz: 9783902526564: Amazon.com: Books

**Eaglelord17** · 02-03-2016 07:07 PM

Originally Posted by Othais

Thank you! I wish I had more time to browse but those animations are brutal on my schedule.

I would take Scarlata with a grain of salt. He plays pretty fast and loose and if it was written before he'll record it as fact.

Storz is awesome: German Military Rifles Volume 2: Dieter Storz: 9783902526564: Amazon.com: Books

Good to know, thanks.

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