Original German Pre-WWI Karabiner 88 Cavalry Carbine by Erfurt Arsenal dated 1890 - Serial 5227 War of 1812 although not activated until 1

although not activated until 1 February 1940

who will separate us

which makes for a very imposing weapon

though their condition leads us to believe that they are unissued arsenal replacements

Original German Pre-WWI Karabiner 88 Cavalry Carbine by Erfurt Arsenal dated 1890 - Serial 5227 War of 1812 although not activated until 1Original 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