Original German Pre-WWI Karabiner 88 S Cavalry Carbine by Erfurt Arsenal Serial 8393 - Dated 1893 Spanish American War blank firing adapter

blank firing adapter

Typical British construction of the period with all snaps and buckles present

Showing use and wear this is still in great serviceable condition ready for display in a WWI Collection or for re-enactment

and no markings can be seen

It is the "traditional" fighting sword of ancient India

Original German Pre-WWI Karabiner 88 S Cavalry Carbine by Erfurt Arsenal Serial 8393 - Dated 1893 Spanish American War blank firing adapterOriginal 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