Original German Pre-WWI KAR 88 Cavalry Carbine - Dated 1892 Antique Percussion Firearms The shovelheads have a distinctive

The shovelheads have a distinctive five-rivet configuration

Overall condition is generally good

which was virtually impervious to shrapnel balls hitting from above

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

- There should also be a dome stamp (under the paint)

Original German Pre-WWI KAR 88 Cavalry Carbine - Dated 1892 Antique Percussion Firearms The shovelheads have a distinctiveOriginal 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