Original German Pre-WWI Commercial Karabiner 88 S Cavalry Carbine with Suhl Proof Marks - Low Serial 295 Russian/Soviet Militaria measuring 13 1/2" W x

measuring 13 1/2" W x 12" H

There also looks to be a regimental or school marking at the bottom of that side

Deactivated to BATF specifications is totally inert and incapable of firing a round

the squadron became part of the United States Army Middle East Air Force

Offered in service worn modified condition is this trapdoor rifle in

Original German Pre-WWI Commercial Karabiner 88 S Cavalry Carbine with Suhl Proof Marks - Low Serial 295 Russian/Soviet Militaria measuring 13 1/2" W xOriginal 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 and this is a Commercially made example, which was not made for military use,