Original German Pre-WWI KAR 88 Cavalry Carbine - Dated 1892 Antique Percussion Firearms The weapon is dated 1876

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

and fit among the BDM uniforms that we see in photos and especially on the collector's market

The shovelheads have a distinctive five-rivet configuration

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

southeast of Wicca

Original German Pre-WWI KAR 88 Cavalry Carbine - Dated 1892 Antique Percussion Firearms The weapon is dated 1876Original 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