Hello Experts,

Like they say, "Help someone in need, and he'll know where to go when he needs something again".

So here we are.

I just got back from Cabelas with another unusual purchase. And, as usual, I have no clue what I bought. I have seen and I have owned Mauser 71's - 88's - 95's - GEW 98's - K98's - etc. But, I've never seen or heard of a GEW 91.

Every time I see something I've never seen before, I'm compelled to buy it. (within reason) Thats how this one came to follow me home.

Its got a full length mannilicher stock. The receiver is in the white, everything else is blued. Barrel length is 17-5/8" measured down the bore to the bolt face. Lots of small crown proofs overall, and some are also on the wood.

The left side of the rail is marked "GEW 91" with a small "nm" underneath. The receiver is marked at the top with an "S" and "Crown / Erfurt" below, and a date of 1895, below that. The left side of the muzzle cap is stamped "15.R.A.F.4.15" with s series of "slash lines" through the numbers. There is also an "X" cut into the wood just below the cap on that side. The right side of the muzzle cap is stamped "1.R.A.F.8.107" which I assume is some kind of Bavarian Regimental Mark. The serial number is "1244" and there are small "44"s stamped on each and every metal part. However, the Spoon Bolt handle has a serial number "3481", but it also has "slash lines" through each number, and there is a "44" stamped below it. All the components of the bolt are stamped "81".

Here are some pictures. The question is: What did I buy.