In German military service the "Patrone 88" was replaced in 1904 and 1905 by the "S Patrone". As the bolt thrust of the 7.92×57mm Mauser is relatively low compared to many other service rounds used in the early 20th century, many arms originally chambered for the "Patrone 88" could be and were adapted for chambering the "S Patrone" by reaming out metal from the chamber as it required a wider chamber throat to take the differently shaped and thicker brass of the new "S Patrone".