Original German Pre-WWI Karabiner 88 Cavalry Carbine by Erfurt Arsenal dated 1890 - Serial 5227 U.S. Ammo during one of these missions

during one of these missions

It kept good time when it was running

Maker label reads The Stors-Schaefer Co

The 86th Bombardment Squadron received numerous campaign streamers and the Distinguished Unit Citation in 1943 and again in 1945

This bomb group was a highly decorated group

Original German Pre-WWI Karabiner 88 Cavalry Carbine by Erfurt Arsenal dated 1890 - Serial 5227 U.S. Ammo during one of these missionsOriginal 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. 1890., for 1890 manufacture at