Original German Pre-WWI Karabiner 88 S Cavalry Carbine by Erfurt Arsenal Serial 1990 - Dated 1893 British Flare Guns proper adjustment holes and both

proper adjustment holes and both correct pattern "blacked" brass hooks (fittings)

Explosive for mining & Industrial use only

The Miquelet lock is very large and very typical to late 17th century Spanish manufacture

The shells are heat treated

The metal alloy eye socket frames on this later issue version are of the cheaper grey Ferrous metal

Original German Pre-WWI Karabiner 88 S Cavalry Carbine by Erfurt Arsenal Serial 1990 - Dated 1893 British Flare Guns proper adjustment holes and bothOriginal 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