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Erfurt Kar. 88 8mm SN: 2245b

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Erfurt Kar. 88 8mm SN: 2245b
Rare German Pre-WWI KAR 88 Cavalry Carbine by ERFURT - Dated 1891.Unit stamped on nose cap "B.6. CH. 4108". B. Ch. Means Bayerische ChevauLegers : Bavarian Light Horse. Bavarian 6th Chevaleuger Regiment, weapon 1408. This Cavalry Carbine was made at the Arsenal outside Berlin ERFURT and is dated 1891. The Barrel, Receiver, Trigger Guard, bolt, safety lever and nose guard are marked with matching serial numbers. The carbine has an 18" barrel, knurled bent spoon bolt handle. 5 rd box magazine. Receiver rail marked " Kar 88 N.M." (Erfurt), rear sight marked "7.9". It bears an S marked over the chamber to indicate modification for the S-PATRONE cartridge introduced in 1903. This short carbine was intended for use by cavalry units. The bore is very good/bright, strong rifling, with some light frosting in the grooves, smooth action, all markings are clear, wood is excellent, finish is about 60% with handling wear on the magazine, receiver and bolt handle. Original period sling attached. A great unit marked Cavalry Carbine.NRA Condition-Fine. Antique Firearm.