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 rifle measures of 48"

The rifle measures of 48" in overall length

the components were so similar that they were often interoperable

and has a plastic surround

Barrel Length: 44 inches

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 rifle measures of 48"Original 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