Steyr Gewehr 88

[ksbanker]

Came across a really nice looking Steyr Gew 88 at a gun show today. Looked like all numbers matched except for the bolt. No Turkish markings that I could see. Bluing was excellent. I've searched the forum trying to quickly learn a little bit about these.

I can tell it was updated in 1905 for sure. They are asking $400. Do any of you have some details to check for that effect value most? From what I've read it looks like the vast majority were sent to Turkey.

I did see JYD's great video on his Steyr 88.

[desdem12]

400 seems abit high unless not refurbed into a 88/05. The bolt not matching sounds like it could be a turk issue but they were sent to several other countries. I would try to get them down on that number unless in extremely nice condition

[Cj556]

Was the reciever in the white or blued? If not Turked ie no arabic or moon markings $400 seems fair.

[Cj556]

Also was it updated for stripper clips or just the S cartridge?

[ksbanker]

It has the been modified to accept stripper clips and has the plate on the bottom of the magazine. The bluing on the receiver is very good. I didn't see any moons or Turkish markings. I suppose there could be some on the bolt. It was zip tied down so I didn't get a great look at that.

Thanks for your thoughts on this!

[Cj556]

Sounds like its been refinished. Not sure if the Germans did that but I have seen Turk guns that were arsenal reblued. Id pass.

[ksbanker]

Thank you that's what I was wondering. I really appreciate your wisdom!