Original German Pre-WWI Karabiner 88 S Top Ejector Cavalry Carbine by Erfurt Arsenal dated 1894 - Serial 845 Japanese Antique Guns HOOD that was sunk by

HOOD that was sunk by the German Battleship BISMARCK after only one salvo in 1941

The M-1 Jungle Kit was a roll up canvas bag secured by lace ties with fifteen numbered pockets

volunteered to effect their rescue

There also appears to be the name McAFEE cut into one side of the grip which would indicate that this was a trophy of war and brought back by a USGI to the USA after the WW2

North African and Italian campaigns

Original German Pre-WWI Karabiner 88 S Top Ejector Cavalry Carbine by Erfurt Arsenal dated 1894 - Serial 845 Japanese Antique Guns HOOD that was sunk byOriginal 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 example is of the Cavalry Carbine is marked over the chamber with (CROWN) ERFURT. 1894., for 1894 manufacture at