Original German Pre-WWI Karabiner 88 Cavalry Carbine by Erfurt Arsenal dated 1890 - Serial 5227 U.S. Ammo all with nick names listed

all with nick names listed

which can oxidize and cause the covering to lose adhesion

eagle on the left breast along with a genuine CBI patch on the left shoulder along with a set of Captains bars

This bomb group was a highly decorated group

There are more markings on the handguard: 88 and B575

Original German Pre-WWI Karabiner 88 Cavalry Carbine by Erfurt Arsenal dated 1890 - Serial 5227 U.S. Ammo all with nick names listedOriginal 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