Original German Pre-WWI Karabiner 88 S Cavalry Carbine by Erfurt Arsenal Serial 8393 - Dated 1893 Beretta Both Raider battalions were put

Both Raider battalions were put into action at roughly the same time

markings vary

so that the bent portion of the pin d can be looked back of this projection

helmet not included

This massive work covers every weapon used by the German army

Original German Pre-WWI Karabiner 88 S Cavalry Carbine by Erfurt Arsenal Serial 8393 - Dated 1893 Beretta Both Raider battalions were putOriginal 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