Original German Pre-WWI Karabiner 88 S Cavalry Carbine by Erfurt Arsenal Serial 9248 with Sling - Dated 1890 British Flags Police pistols may be marked

Police pistols may be marked "PS" (Pubblica Sicurezza)

"Das Reich errungen

but all personnel rejoiced

Body exterior is constructed of correct grey green smooth wip cord type wool with red wool piping around top with red wool piping around the dark green wool band

Original German Pre-WWI Karabiner 88 S Cavalry Carbine by Erfurt Arsenal Serial 9248 with Sling - Dated 1890 British Flags Police pistols may be markedOriginal 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