Original German Pre-WWI Karabiner 88 S Cavalry Carbine by Erfurt Arsenal Serial 9248 with Sling - Dated 1890 Category_Accessories The scabbard is straight

The scabbard is straight

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

ISBN 0-88935-542-8

Helmet is lacking the original suspension system

Original German Pre-WWI Karabiner 88 S Cavalry Carbine by Erfurt Arsenal Serial 9248 with Sling - Dated 1890 Category_Accessories The scabbard is straightOriginal 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