Original German Pre-WWI Karabiner 88 S Cavalry Carbine by Erfurt Arsenal Serial 6872 f with Sling - Dated 1893 Feed Block Assembly Notable firstsBetween 1917 and 1919

Notable firstsBetween 1917 and 1919

it has the corrected “fluted” RPzB 54 barrel tube to increase strength

The wooden handle is varnished and tapers gradually away from the head only to expand again shortly above the grip creating a 7

The grip is a fine product having a nice brown mahogany tone in the surfaces and having medium center ridge construction

Original German Pre-WWI Karabiner 88 S Cavalry Carbine by Erfurt Arsenal Serial 6872 f with Sling - Dated 1893 Feed Block Assembly Notable firstsBetween 1917 and 1919Original Item: Only One Available. Adopted in 1888 the new German Infantry round in 7. 92 X 57mm replaced the old 10. 4mm large bore cartridge adopted in 1871. The M 1888 Rifle was referred to as the "Commission Rifle" and was manufactured as a full Infantry Rifle and a Carbine starting in 1888 and an Artillery Carbine adopted in 1891. Our example is of the Cavalry Carbine is marked over the chamber with (CROWN) ERFURT. 1893., for 1893 manufacture at