Original German Pre-WWI Karabiner 88 S Cavalry Carbine by Erfurt Matching Serial 8001 f with Sling - Dated 1893 Japanese Helmets The serial number 38844 is

The serial number 38844 is stamped in front of the trigger guard and under the barrel

Original Item: This rifle has the following history stamped into the receiver:

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Riding at anchor at Ulithi on 11 March

Original German Pre-WWI Karabiner 88 S Cavalry Carbine by Erfurt Matching Serial 8001 f with Sling - Dated 1893 Japanese Helmets The serial number 38844 isOriginal 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