Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 91 S Artillery Carbine by Erfurt Serial 7698b with Stacking Hook - Dated 1896 MG 42 Mounts with great enamel

with great enamel

The numerical markings (1 to 5) on the fuze are all at least partially legible

It measures about 18mm in diameter

though there is some oxidation and powder fouling in areas

Original German Pre-WWI Gewehr 91 S Artillery Carbine by Erfurt Serial 7698b with Stacking Hook - Dated 1896 MG 42 Mounts with great enamelOriginal 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 (Gewehr 88) and a Cavalry Carbine (Karabiner 88) starting in 1888. In 1891 Artillery Carbine was adopted called the Gewehr 91, and it was identical to the Cavalry carbine, except it had a