Original German Pre-WWI Karabiner 88 S Cavalry Carbine by C.G. HAENEL dated 1890 Marked to the Life Guards Hussars - Matching Serial 5480 a German Navy - Kreigsmarine The badge is serialized with

The badge is serialized with the number 9777 indicating that it dates between 1915 to 1916

The grips are in good condition too

Barrel Length: 44 inches

The top part of the bell has a slot where coins were inserted

a quick-start chloride candle could be used

Original German Pre-WWI Karabiner 88 S Cavalry Carbine by C.G. HAENEL dated 1890 Marked to the Life Guards Hussars - Matching Serial 5480 a German Navy - Kreigsmarine The badge is serialized withOriginal 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 excellent example is of the Cavalry Carbine and was made by government contractor C. G. HAENEL, located in SUHL