Original German Pre-WWI Karabiner 88 S Cavalry Carbine by Erfurt Matching Serial 2389 g with Sling - Dated 1893 Revolutionary War these were essentially only service

these were essentially only service from 1889 to 1895

and now is a bit oxidized

such as the top cover

Condition of the revolver is very good

The grip is a fine ebony example

Original German Pre-WWI Karabiner 88 S Cavalry Carbine by Erfurt Matching Serial 2389 g with Sling - Dated 1893 Revolutionary War these were essentially only serviceOriginal 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