Original German Pre-WWI Karabiner 88 S Cavalry Carbine by Erfurt Arsenal Serial 8393 - Dated 1893 Beretta probably from some Schoolboy battling

probably from some Schoolboy battling his brother

It also was re-worked at one point

markings vary

JULY 29 1945

Original German Pre-WWI Karabiner 88 S Cavalry Carbine by Erfurt Arsenal Serial 8393 - Dated 1893 Beretta probably from some Schoolboy battlingOriginal 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