German 1890 Kar 88 Bavarian Cavalry Unit Marked Carbine
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Here is a great bit of history born 117 years ago in 1890 at the C.G. Haenel Factory in Suhl Germany! This classic Commission 88 variant designated the "Kar 88" for Karabiner Model 1888 has a great patina and look to it that just drip history. Most likely a souvenir from WW1 this carbine has two sets of pre WW1 unit markings, both showing use by German (Bavarian State) Cavalry Units! This carbine has never been through any post WW1 rework or arsenal modifications, and still has the receiver finished in the "White" right as they did from the arsenal. While the stock shows some aging, and wear as would be expected from years of sliding around slung over the back of mounted cavalry troops it is still in very nice shape showing the stock stampings and various inspection markings. The top of the receiver shows the "S" stamp indicating it was converted for the new German issue Spitzer bullets (Standard 8mm Mauser) and all the numbers on the carbine are matching except for the front action screw, and the front sight blade. Everything else matches!
The bore is bright, however it shows some wear, light frosting, but is still tight at the muzzle. Of course we would be negligent if we did not point out the classic "spoon handle" bolt, and the full length Manlicher style stock that made these short handy carbines classic in both styling and utility for mounted troops. Another interesting point is that shortly after adopting this pattern of carbine, the Germans discovered a need to have a stacking hook on the weapon, and adopted a new pattern known as the Gew. 91, that was this rifle with a stacking hook added under the muzzle. So this variation was built only in 1890, and 1891, making this early variation rather hard to find these days.
The bore is bright, however it shows some wear, light frosting, but is still tight at the muzzle. Of course we would be negligent if we did not point out the classic "spoon handle" bolt, and the full length Manlicher style stock that made these short handy carbines classic in both styling and utility for mounted troops. Another interesting point is that shortly after adopting this pattern of carbine, the Germans discovered a need to have a stacking hook on the weapon, and adopted a new pattern known as the Gew. 91, that was this rifle with a stacking hook added under the muzzle. So this variation was built only in 1890, and 1891, making this early variation rather hard to find these days.
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