Original German Pre-WWI Karabiner 88 S Cavalry Carbine by Erfurt Arsenal Serial 9248 with Sling - Dated 1890 U.S. Field Gear and they are very scarce

and they are very scarce on the market

Inside the neck there is a cloth embroidered name tag that reads: Dr

Each has a closing strap on the front that secures on a button on the bottom of the box pouch

though requires a strong trigger pull

they journeyed through the jungle and rice paddies to their starting points

Original German Pre-WWI Karabiner 88 S Cavalry Carbine by Erfurt Arsenal Serial 9248 with Sling - Dated 1890 U.S. Field Gear and they are very scarceOriginal 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. 1890., for 1890 manufacture at