Original German Pre-WWI KAR 88 Cavalry Carbine - Dated 1892 Antique Percussion Firearms which was virtually impervious to

which was virtually impervious to shrapnel balls hitting from above

The shovelheads have a distinctive five-rivet configuration

) are missing as the soldiers took them home

but all close and open properly and are in very sound useable condition

The weapon is dated 1876 and covered in German acceptance and proof stampings

Original German Pre-WWI KAR 88 Cavalry Carbine - Dated 1892 Antique Percussion Firearms which was virtually impervious toOriginal Item: Only One Available. German Kar. 88 Bolt Action Carbine, manufactured by V. C. SCHILLING SUHL 1892, serial # 3117 (matching), cal. 8mm, with 18" barrel and good bore, S marked over the chamber to indicate modification for the S PATRONE cartridge introduced in 1903 (we do not recommend firing the S cartridge in this carbine), this short carbine was intended for use by cavalry units. In 1892 this was cutting edge technology as the Gewehr