Kar. 88. Commission Carbine, 1893 Erfurt

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Just a sucker for old rifles, I guess. I couldn't leave this uncommon one behind for $330 OTD.

This 1893 Erfurt Kar. 88. Commission Carbine has received the chamber throat modification to accept the 8X57JS (spitzer), as is designated by the S-stamp on the receiver ring. Not sure what the pounding marks are all about on the top of the ring and rear of the barrel sleeve? Doesn't appear to be an attempt to deface the crest?

And it looks like bubba had long ago ground down the ears to the nosecap/sight protector. Why? Why? Why!

All metal is matching, inside and out, to serial number 7773 (73 on small parts). But the stock is obviously not original, numbered in the barrel channel as 7780. I forgot to take that picture when it was apart.

The receiver and butter knife handled bolt are still in the white, with a moderate patina. The bluing on the barrel sleeve is still 75% or better. The stock cartouches have worn down from handling.

Never intended to be a front line weapon, and served support roles through WWI, but overall a neat little carbine. I am happy to find one.

Many pics, and thanks for looking.

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Same make and year as mine; cost about the same - $300. Mine is a Bavarian Cavalry Regt.

Have fun shooting it - they shoot 1M high at 100M

T
 
Nice score I love kar88s, one of the funniest guns to shoot that's why I have so many. I might have a spare front sight in the pile of 88 stuff if you want one
 
Nice score I love kar88s, one of the funniest guns to shoot that's why I have so many. I might have a spare front sight in the pile of 88 stuff if you want one

Only if it is a spare! But if you find an extra, it will be nice to return this sight to original equipment. Thank you.
 
Hey sorry I haven't had a chance to check yet but I know I have a kar 88 in the pile that should be complete except for the stock So if its there it's yours
 
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