Original German Pre-WWI Karabiner 88 Cavalry Carbine by C.G. HAENEL dated 1891 - Serial 160 i WWI who worked for the International

who worked for the International Brigades

which has the date 昭 18 or Showa 18

then changed to limited standard on July 18

Upon regimental order

Original German Pre-WWI Karabiner 88 Cavalry Carbine by C.G. HAENEL dated 1891 - Serial 160 i WWI who worked for the InternationalOriginal 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