Original German Pre-WWI Karabiner 88 S Cavalry Carbine by Erfurt Arsenal Serial 9248 with Sling - Dated 1890 Category_Accessories but definitely appears to be

but definitely appears to be original

The scabbard is straight

This stamped sheet steel construction helmet retains over 90% of the original blue/grey textured Luftwaffe paint and is in very good condition overall

or even lightweight white fabric for summer wear

• Maker’s code with marking “W64” stamped on the interior of the shell found over the wearer’s left ear

Original German Pre-WWI Karabiner 88 S Cavalry Carbine by Erfurt Arsenal Serial 9248 with Sling - Dated 1890 Category_Accessories but definitely appears to beOriginal 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