Original German Pre-WWI Karabiner 88 S Cavalry Carbine by Erfurt with Bavarian Regt. Marking - dated 1893 - Matching Serial 8293 f MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly The corrosion has unfortunately obliterated

The corrosion has unfortunately obliterated most of the markings

and 3rd Class Wound Badge in Black

and the Salerno beachhead was saved

The launchers attach to the bayonet lugs on the end of the barrel

Original German Pre-WWI Karabiner 88 S Cavalry Carbine by Erfurt with Bavarian Regt. Marking - dated 1893 - Matching Serial 8293 f MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly The corrosion has unfortunately obliteratedOriginal 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 1890 manufacture at