Original German Pre-WWI Karabiner 88 S Cavalry Carbine by Erfurt Arsenal Serial 6872 f with Sling - Dated 1893 Feed Block Assembly This required removal of the

This required removal of the liner

The liner is also painted Naval grey and is the correct “high pressure” WWII issue and stamped with an F logo over F4 for the FIRESTONE TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY Manufactured in Akron

Very well made from some Irish hardwood

10" single edged steel blade and an all steel scabbard

The wooden handle is varnished and tapers gradually away from the head only to expand again shortly above the grip creating a 7

Original German Pre-WWI Karabiner 88 S Cavalry Carbine by Erfurt Arsenal Serial 6872 f with Sling - Dated 1893 Feed Block Assembly This required removal of theOriginal 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