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Accession No	1967.111
Name/Title	RIFLE, MAUSER; TURKISH
Brief Description	This Turkish Mauser rifle and bayonet were taken from Gallipoli on 15 July 1915. The rifle is a Model 1890, 7.65 calibre. The bayonet is a single-edged, single-fullered, pointed steel blade, with a hooked quillon cross guard and wooden grips fixed by two rivets. It also has a steel pommel and spring clip but has no scabbard.
Classification	Rifle, Military/Armament T&E - Firearm/Armament T&E/T&E For Science & Technology/Nomenclature Bayonet, Sword/Armament T&E - Edged/Armament T&E/T&E For Science & Technology/Nomenclature
Primary Maker	Mauser
Primary Prod Date	1914-1918
Primary Prod Period	World War I
Primary Prod Place	Turkey
Measurement Reading	59cm 11.5cm

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